Regional Compliance Officer UK & Ireland

Schneider Electric North America; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is seeking a Compliance Manager in Leeds, UK. This role includes ensuring the effective implementation of compliance programs, managing requests related to compliance processes, and conducting training sessions. Ideal candidates have at least 8 years of experience in ethics and compliance within a large multinational and excel in communication and relationship building. Applicants must demonstrate high integrity and be fluent in English. A commitment to monitoring regulatory changes is also essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years experience in Ethics & Compliance areas within a large multinational corporation.
• Experience with anticorruption regulations, anti-fraud, and HR matters.
• Ability to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance policies are effectively implemented.
• Manage compliance process requests and monitor effectiveness.
• Conduct training sessions to raise compliance awareness.

Skills

High level of integrity

Excellent communication skills in a multi-cultural environment

Strong convincing & influencing skills

Ability to operate effectively in challenging environments

Team spirit

Fluent in English

Education

Relevant education or external accreditation in compliance, legal, audit, 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.

Key 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 actions 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 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.
• Support auditors during the internal audits conducted in your zone.

Skills and Attributes

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

Education & Experience

• 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

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