Ethics & Integrity Specialist

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply. The preferred location is in the Buffalo, NY office. However, this position may be filled anywhere in the United States ABOUT THE ROLE CannonDesign has an opportunity for an Ethics & Integrity Specialist to join our Ethics & Compliance team. This role will support day-to-day activities related to our firmwide ethics and integrity program, including responding to questions, supporting process documentation, assisting with due diligence, and helping maintain tools, resources and communications related to ethics and compliance topics. The ideal candidate is organized, thoughtful and detail-oriented, with good judgment and strong communication skills. This role works closely with internal teams and helps ensure colleagues have clear guidance and support when navigating ethics and compliance-related matters. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO Serve as a trusted resource for ethics and integrity questions, supporting colleagues as they navigate firm policies, procedures and expectations. Review and triage inquiries related to conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, non-public information, public-sector engagements, RFP/RFQ considerations, vendor relationships and other ethics and compliance topics. Support the intake, documentation, tracking and resolution of ethics and compliance matters in a timely, thoughtful and confidential manner. Conduct research and due diligence using publicly available information and internal resources to support risk assessments, decision-making and program needs. Assist with the development, coordination and delivery of ethics and compliance training, communications, guidance materials and awareness campaigns. Help maintain accurate records, dashboards, trackers and other documentation to support program operations, reporting and continuous improvement. Partner with Legal, People, Finance, Operations and other internal teams to help ensure ethics and integrity considerations are embedded into business processes. Identify opportunities to improve program workflows, tools, templates and communication practices. Handle sensitive information with discretion, professionalism and sound judgement. May perform other duties as required. HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Ethics or a related field preferred. Professional certification such as CCEP, CCEP-I, or related credential is a plus but not required. Minimum of 4 years of related experience in ethics and compliance, legal operations, risk management, investigations, governance or a related professional environment required. Experience supporting ethics, compliance, legal or risk-related programs in a professional services, architecture/engineering, consulting, government contracting or similarly complex environment preferred. Strong research, analytical and documentation skills with the ability to synthesize information and identify key issues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain policies and expectations in a clear, practical and approachable way. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records and follow through on time-sensitive matters. Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential or sensitive information. Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust and work effectively across teams, levels and geographies. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use case management, reporting or workflow tools. The salary range for this position to be filled in the Buffalo, NY office or remotely is $76,000 to $95,000 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Based on the position status, employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits . Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. ABOUT OUR FIRM CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day. ABOUT WORKING HERE We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about. We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives. We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you. Please note that candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site. It's not uncommon for scammers to create positions that look legitimate on other sites; never enter your information or apply for CannonDesign positions on any platform. Should an issue arise that you feel we should be aware of, please contact us. Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying. As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct. CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.