Regional Compliance Manager – Americas

Omya; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Ticket Restaurant

Flexible retribution

30 Labor Days of Holidays

Language Lessons

Medical Insurance

Job summary

Omya is seeking a senior Compliance Leader to design and oversee regional governance, risk management, and investigations across the Spain/LatAm regions. You will implement codes of conduct, run risk assessments, and deliver training to embed compliant practices in day-to-day business.

The role requires 5+ years in compliance, strong interview and documentation skills, multilingual capabilities (Spanish/English), and willingness to travel 30-50% across the Americas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years in compliance, investigations, or regulatory roles, ideally with fraud investigation or ABC experience.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel 30-50% across the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance, governance, and risk management programs across the region.
• Own and maintain the regional application of Omya’s Code of Conduct and embed it in day-to-day practices.
• Conduct risk assessments at Regional, Area, and Country level and track corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs across the region.
• Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local leaders on compliance risk.
• Track compliance findings and trends to inform policy improvements.
• Independently lead internal investigations into fraud, misconduct, and non-compliance.
• Oversee the whistleblowing hotline and other reporting channels.
• Partner with Group/Regional Compliance, Legal, Regional Management, and Business Process Owners.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Investigations

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Multicultural collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

CFE

CCEP

CAMS

Job description

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.