Regional Compliance Officer for UK and Ireland

Schneider Electric; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational corporation in Telford is seeking an experienced compliance manager to implement compliance policies and manage risk processes. You will lead assessments, train employees, and ensure compliance with local laws, adapting policies as necessary. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years in ethics and compliance and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to be part of an inclusive company dedicated to sustainability and ethics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance in large multinational corporations.
• Experience with compliance issues like the UK Bribery Act and Modern Slavery Act.
• Fluent in English and ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Implement compliance policies and standards within the regional context.
• Lead compliance risk assessment and develop related action plans.
• Conduct training sessions to raise compliance awareness among employees.

Skills

Strong convincing & influencing skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate effectively in challenging environments

Team spirit

Networking abilities in various environments

Fluency in English

Education

Relevant education or external accreditation in compliance, legal, audit, quality, or risk management

Job description

Mission: Support the zone Management, Business, GSC and Function Leaders and employees in the deployment and effective implementation of the Group Compliance Program aligned with the risks identified in the Zone.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Group compliance policies, standards, and processes are effectively implemented within the regional regulatory context, adapting them as needed for local laws, in collaboration with Zone Legal team and Human Resources.
• Manage compliance process related requests (Gifts & Hospitality, Conflict of Interest, third party screening flags...) and monitor process effectiveness.
• Lead the local compliance risk assessment process: identify, assess, and mitigate local compliance risks in alignment with the Group framework. Define, assign (when needed)/deploy the related action plan.
• Ensure a Zone Compliance Committee is in place to review compliance strategy, monitor risks, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Manage end-to-end process related to Schneider Electric Whistleblowing system for the zone in collaboration with Group Operational Compliance Committee, Fraud Examination Team, HR Investigators, Legal Team.
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of compliance risks, compliance program and obligations among employees, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership, providing guidance on interpreting Group compliance policies and local regulations.
• Ensure proactive monitoring of legislative and regulatory changes within the relevant geographic area.
• Analyse the impact of new provisions on internal policies and procedures.
• Propose adjustments or action plans (including to Group compliance program team) to maintain continuous compliance.
• Inform and advise local stakeholders on relevant regulatory changes. High level of integrity.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate effectively in challenging or conflictual environments, demonstrating resilience and confidence when addressing sensitive issues or opposing viewpoints.
• Excellent communication skills in a multi-cultural environment.
• Strong convincing & influencing skills.
• Good ability to network in various environments & matrix organization.
• Team spirit.
• Appetite to understand business model and go-to-market.
• Languages: fluent in English, other language is an advantage.
• Ability to travel when required.

Experience and Education

• Experience within a large multinational corporation in Ethics & Compliance areas (at least 8 years).
• Experience in dealing with compliance issues, such as anticorruption regulations (e.g., UK Bribery Act), anti-fraud, ethics & HR matters (e.g. Modern Slavery Act, Equality Act).
• Relevant education or external accreditation in the areas of compliance, legal, audit, quality or risk management.

About Schneider Electric

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - start with us.

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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

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