Global Ethics & Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer

Worldline; Brussel Hoofdstad; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Cutting-edge technologies

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Worldline is seeking an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Compliance Officer to lead compliance initiatives across the organisation, focusing on anti-bribery, contract reviews, and third party screening. You will engage with business units, drive risk assessments and implement global and local controls in line with regulatory expectations.

The role requires a Master in Law or MBA with a compliance focus, strong English and French, and a proactive, independent mindset to advance ethics programs across a

Qualifications

• Master in Law or Business Administration with a compliance focus.
• Professional knowledge of ethics and compliance standards (ISO37001, ISO19600) and related guidelines.
• Experience with due diligence and third-party risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact for compliance topics including anti-corruption and third party reviews.
• Contribute to global risk management and local roll-out of controls.
• Execute due diligences on third parties and business relations.
• Launch assessments to measure compliance program implementation.
• Develop and implement written compliance policies and training materials.
• Monitor and improve internal controls to prevent corruption and fraud.
• Report on compliance activities and supplier due diligence results.
• Collaborate with legal for regulatory changes and CSR reporting.

Skills

Due diligence

Regulatory watch

Audits

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

SharePoint

Education

Master in Law or Business Administration

Compliance-specific vocational course

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Who We Are

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

Who We Are

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Ethics and Anti-Corruption Compliance Team. The Ethics, Anti-Corruption & Third Party Compliance Officer comes under the umbrella of Worldline’s Global Compliance and more specifically within the Ethics & Anti‑Corruption team.

Day-to-day Responsibilities

• Be the point of contact with regard to compliance topics such as anti‑corruption, (contract review, business partners screening, gifts & invitations, conflict of interests, reporting, etc.)
• Liaise with business and be flexible in case of urgent advices or contract reviews
• Contribute to the global risk management process, ensuring the roll out at local level, contributing to the global risk map, defining actions and follow-up on them
• Execute due diligences on all kind of third parties/business relations
• Launch assessments to measure the compliance program implementation
• Ensure correct activity reporting on compliance activities
• Develop and implement written processes, guidelines and policies
• Develop training communications & awareness in local language (code of ethics, anti‑corruption, conflict of interests, outsourcing, third party due diligence, whistleblowing, human rights, gifts and invitations)
• Monitor, test, evaluate, and continuously improve the implementation of internal controls related to prevention of corruption and internal fraud (testing activities on general compliance and anti‑corruption controls) following the Global monitoring plan
• Perform analysis and follow up on assigned compliance alerts (whistleblowing)
• Perform regulatory watch, initial assessment of the potential impact of regulatory changes and liaise with legal department or business on the strategy for deployment
• Ensure internal and external audit recommendations related to Ethics and Anti‑Corruption are acted upon
• Ensure contribution to requirements and reporting of Corporate Social Responsibility Directive through consistent reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Cooperate and contribute to the implementation of new Compliance tools and applications

Who Are We Looking For

We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can‑do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Master in Law or Business Administration supplemented with a compliance‑specific vocational course, or similar through experience
• Good knowledge of compliance requirements, practices and principles (e.g. Human Rights, SAPIN II, UK Bribery, UK modern Slavery, Ethics and compliance standards (ISO37001, ISO19600) and possibly EBA guidelines, and outsourcing)
• Ability to develop a thorough understanding of the company, its structures, markets and products
• Ability to present compliance assessments results to senior management
• Eager to learn and develop
• Real skills in taking ownership, autonomy, adaptability, diplomacy

Cooperation

• Works cooperatively to achieve common goals
• Takes cooperative approach with a positive attitude with others and shares information and knowledge
• Multi‑cultural mindset and flexibility

Accountability

• Demonstrates high ethical standards
• Works in an organized way and with persistence

  Communication

  • Positive mental attitude and diplomacy is a must
  • Good communication, presentation and coordination skills
  • Experience in promoting awareness of compliance matters (ad hoc trainings, internal communication, answers questions from business)
  • Excellent professional oral and written skills in English and French are required. Professional knowledge of other languages is a plus.

  Self-confidence

  • At least 6 years of experience in a similar function
  • Ability to work in an international and fast changing context
  • Ability to work and communicate with all levels in the company (from senior management to local project managers)
  • Good knowledge of MS‑Office; SharePoint is a plus

  Perks & Benefits

  At Worldline you’ll get the chance to be at the heart of the global payments technology industry and shape how the world pays and gets paid. On top of that, you will also:

  • Be part of a company guided by a strong purpose to do good and recognized as top 1% of the most sustainable companies in all sectors worldwide.
  • Work with inspiring colleagues and be empowered to learn, grow and accelerate your career.
  • Work in an international environment with cutting edge technologies.

  Shape the evolution

  We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can‑do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

  Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

  Shape the evolution

  We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can‑do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you’ll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

  Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

  We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.