Regional Compliance Manager – Americas

Omya Business Services SLU; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid Work Model

Meal allowance

Language lessons

Medical Insurance

Open and Modern Office

Descripción de la vacante

Omya is seeking a regional Compliance lead to design, implement, and continuously improve governance, risk management, and compliance programs across the region. You will own the Code of Conduct application and coordinate risk assessments at regional, area, and country levels, closing gaps with practical solutions.

The role also covers investigations and whistleblowing oversight, training delivery, and advising business leaders on compliance.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in compliance, investigations, or regulatory roles.
• Experience leading internal investigations and handling case documentation.
• Experience building or managing compliance programs and training.
• Spanish/English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Compliance Program & Governance Design, implement, and continuously improve programs across the region.
• Own and maintain Omya's Code of Conduct for regional communication and day-to-day embedding.
• Conduct risk assessments at Regional, Area, and Country level; track corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs regionally.
• Act as trusted advisor to regional/local leaders on compliance risk.
• Lead internal investigations into fraud, misconduct, and non-compliance; manage lifecycle.
• Oversee whistleblowing hotline and other reporting channels with confidential escalation.
• Partner with Group/Regional Compliance, Legal, and Business Process Owners on cross-functional initiatives.

Conocimientos

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Investigation skills

Communication

Change management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law/Business Administration/Finance

Descripción del empleo

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance Program & Governance Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance, governance, and risk management programs across the region, including Joint Ventures, closing identified gaps through practical, business-oriented solutions. Own and maintain the regional application of Omya's Code of Conduct, ensuring it is communicated, understood, and embedded in day-to-day business practices. Conduct regular risk assessments at Regional, Area, and Country level to identify high-risk areas for fraud and non-compliance and track corrective actions to closure. Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs across the region. Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local business leaders on compliance risk. Track compliance findings and trends over time to inform continuous improvement of policies, controls, and training. Investigations & Fraud Independently lead internal investigations into fraud, misconduct, and non-compliance across business functions, managing the full lifecycle from planning and evidence gathering through interviews, findings, and remediation. Oversee the whistleblowing hotline and other reporting channels, ensuring safe and confidential escalation for employees. Stakeholder Management Partner with Group/Regional Compliance, Legal, Regional Management, and Business Process Owners on cross-functional compliance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; relevant certification preferred (e.g., CFE, CCEP, CAMS).
• 5+ years in compliance, investigations, or regulatory roles, ideally with fraud investigation or anti-corruption (ABC) experience, in a regional or multinational setting.
• Demonstrated experience leading internal investigations, including interviewing, evidence handling, and case documentation.
• Experience building or managing compliance programs, including training and awareness initiatives.
• Spanish/English required; additional languages are a plus. Strong risk-based, analytical, and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating with pragmatism in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. Willingness to travel 30-50% across the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Ticket Restaurant: Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
• Flexible retribution: Kindergarten & Transport 30 Labor Days of Holidays: Ample time off to relax and recharge.
• Language Lessons: Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
• Medical Insurance: 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
• Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success.

ABOUT OMYA

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose. Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.