National Compliance Officer

1801 Haleon Argentina S.A.; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 92,822,000 - 154,703,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuehne+Nagel is seeking a National Compliance Officer based in Buenos Aires to lead the Ethics & Compliance program across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Bolivia. You will ensure adherence to local and international regulations, including anti-corruption, antitrust, trade controls, AML, and FCPA, as well as internal policies.

You will implement, monitor, and enhance the national program, provide guidance to leadership, and promote a culture of integrity across functions and partners.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Compliance or a related area (minimum 5 years).
• Academic background in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Advanced English proficiency, written and spoken, across organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, ethical judgment, independence, and risk assessment ability.
• Candidates must be based in Buenos Aires.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Compliance operations across Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia, aligning with global standards.
• Deliver updates, training sessions, and communications on Ethics & Compliance in Spanish and English.
• Conduct and update Compliance risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Advise national leadership on anti‑corruption and regulatory expectations as SME.
• Strengthen governance, embedding a culture of Compliance and integrity across units.
• Perform supplier network assurance and Compliance risk assessments.
• Support internal audits and Compliance reviews to ensure national and global objectives.

Skills

Advanced English

Analytical skills

Ethical judgment

Independence

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Law

Accounting

Business Administration

Industrial Engineering

Job description

It's more than a job

Working in the Compliance area at Kuehne+Nagel means taking on a role that goes beyond implementing and monitoring policies, as you will lead the Ethics & Compliance program across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Bolivia, ensuring adherence to both local and international regulations. By promoting ethical standards and a strong compliance culture, your work supports teams in operating with integrity and confidence, enabling reliable and responsible global logistics solutions that make a meaningful impact on businesses and communities worldwide.

As a National Compliance Officer you will lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of the national Ethics & Compliance program across Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Bolivia. As the key Compliance representative, you will ensure that all operations adhere to applicable laws, including Chilean law 20.393 as well as others, including anti corruption, antitrust, trade controls, anti money laundering regulations, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, as well as Kuehne+Nagel's internal policies and Code of Conduct.

How you create impact

• Lead and coordinate Compliance operations across Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia, ensuring local adaptation and alignment with Kuehne+Nagel's global Compliance framework.
• Deliver ongoing updates, training sessions, and communications to management, employees, and selected third parties on Ethics & Compliance topics in both Spanish and English.
• Conduct and regularly update Compliance risk assessments as defined by Global Compliance, identifying and mitigating potential risks proactively.
• Serve as a subject matter expert particularly in anti‑corruption advising national leadership on ethical business practices and regulatory expectations.
• Strengthen governance and oversight structures, ensuring accountability across business units and embedding a culture of Compliance and integrity.
• Conduct and update supplier network assurance and Compliance risk assessments
• Support internal audits and Compliance reviews to ensure national objectives and global standards are consistently achieved.

What we would like you to bring

• Proven experience in Compliance or a related area, preferably within a multinational (minimum 5 years).
• Academic background in Law, Accounting, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken, with the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills, sound ethical judgment, independence, and the ability to assess risks and propose practical solutions.
• Candidates must be based in Buenos Aires.

What's in it for you

Join a global organization where integrity drives every decision. In this role, you will shape the Compliance landscape across multiple countries, lead initiatives with regional visibility, and work closely with international teams. If you are looking for an international position that allows you to influence culture, guide ethical decision‑making, and grow your career within a global network-

This role is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

Who are we

Logistics shapes everyday life - from the goods we consume to the healthcare we rely on. At Kuehne+Nagel, your work goes beyond logistics; it enables both ordinary and special moments in the lives of people around the world.

As a global leader with a strong heritage and a vision to move the world forward, we offer a safe, stable environment where your career can make a real difference. Whether we help deliver life‑saving medicines, develop sustainable transportation solutions or support our local communities, your career will contribute to more than you can imagine.

Kuehne + Nagel is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you require an accommodation for any part of the online application process due to a disability, please contact the Employee Services HR Help Desk at during the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm EST; Monday through Friday or via e‑mail at: with the nature of your request. We will answer your inquiry within 24 hours.