Bloom Energy

Sr. Director, Compliance & Ethics

Bloom Energy$246K — $355K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school required.
  • 15+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, with leadership responsibility in a global organization.
  • Deep expertise in anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA) and trade compliance.
  • Experience in data governance, including data privacy and AI compliance.
  • Strong leadership presence to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and scale Bloom's global compliance strategy and governance structures.
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments and implement risk mitigation controls.
  • Lead anti-corruption programs, including third-party due diligence.
  • Draft and maintain compliance policies and standards in alignment with regulations.
  • Oversee internal investigations into misconduct and manage remediation actions.
  • Provide strategic guidance on compliance issues related to anti-corruption, trade, and data privacy.
  • Establish metrics to track compliance program effectiveness and report to leadership.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with employer contributions.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
  • Generous Mental Health Support services.
  • Legal services and virtual Physical Therapy access.
  • Fertility & Family Forming benefits.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Director, Compliance & Ethics to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to our VP, Global Head of Compliance and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week

Role Overview

As Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance, you will help lead Bloom Energy's global ethics and compliance program, providing strategic direction and operational oversight across the company's worldwide business activities. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Head of Compliance, you will serve as a senior advisor to leadership on legal and regulatory compliance, risk, and ethical business conduct, while enabling responsible growth across Bloom's global operations.

This role will design, implement, and continuously enhance and scale a robust compliance framework that aligns with Bloom's operational footprint across technology, manufacturing, supply chain, customer installations, and service. You will partner closely with Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, HR, IT, and commercial leaders to ensure compliance programs are well-designed, effective, practical, scalable, consistently monitored, and embedded into day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

Global Ethics & Compliance Program
  • Develop, execute, and scale Bloom's global compliance strategy, including policies, procedures, and governance structures.
  • Oversee risk-based compliance program design aligned with global regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Conduct compliance risk assessments, including anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, AI, and other risks.
  • Implement controls and monitoring mechanisms to mitigate identified risks across global operations.

Anti-Corruption & Third-Party Risk Management
  • Lead programs addressing anti-bribery and corruption, including third-party due diligence and supplier risk management.
  • Provide oversight of compliance risks in supply chain, manufacturing, and customer installation activities.

Policy Development & Governance
  • Draft and maintain global compliance policies, standards, and codes of conduct.
  • Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory regimes and internal operational changes.

Training & Culture of Integrity
  • Develop and deliver compliance training programs tailored to various functions (e.g., engineering, operations, sales, supply chain).
  • Foster a culture of integrity through proactive engagement, communications, and leadership alignment.

Investigations & Issue Management
  • Oversee internal investigations into potential misconduct, including whistleblower reports and hotline matters.
  • Manage remediation actions and partner with Legal and HR on disciplinary and corrective measures.

Regulatory & Operational Advisory
  • Provide strategic and practical guidance on compliance issues across Bloom's business, including:
  • Anti-corruption and bribery compliance
  • Trade compliance and export controls
  • Data privacy and information security
  • AI governance and responsible use of emerging technologies

Program Operations & Reporting
  • Establish metrics, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to track compliance program effectiveness.
  • Report regularly to senior leadership and the Board (or relevant committees) on compliance risks and program performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Legal, Internal Audit, Security, Finance, HR, and business leaders to integrate compliance into core business processes.
  • Drive process improvements that enhance scalability and operational efficiency.

Data Analytics
  • Partner with the business to incorporate data into compliance program operations.
  • Develop a process by which the compliance function analyzes and operationalizes the data into the program.


Qualifications
  • J.D. from an accredited law school required
  • 15+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, with significant leadership responsibility in a global organization, preferably at a public company
  • Deep expertise in anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA), trade compliance, and third-party risk management
  • Experience in data governance and compliance, including data privacy and AI
  • Experience building or scaling compliance programs in complex, technology-driven, or industrial environments
  • Strong leadership presence, with the ability to influence senior executives and cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated experience conducting and managing investigations
  • Experience running the day-to-day operations of a global compliance program, such as Travel & Entertainment functions, due diligence on third parties, and compliance training
  • Excellent communication, judgment, and stakeholder management skills


At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

FULL TIME ROLE ONLY: The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:
$246,800.00 - $355,200.00

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is a provider of solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company's fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional power generation methods. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are used in a variety of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Bloom Energy
Size
1,719 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$157.5 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+36.1%
Revenue
$794.2 million
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