Regional Compliance Officer UK & Ireland

Schneider Electric; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational corporation is looking for a Compliance Manager in the United Kingdom. The role involves implementing compliance policies, managing risk assessments, and training employees on compliance matters. Applicants should have over 8 years of experience in Ethics and Compliance, along with relevant education. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex issues. The organization promotes equal opportunity and values a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience within a multinational corporation in compliance.
• Experience dealing with compliance issues like anti-corruption and HR matters.
• Relevant education or accreditation in compliance, legal, audit, or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Support the deployment of the Group Compliance Program.
• Manage compliance requests and monitor effectiveness.
• Lead local compliance risk assessments and actions plans.
• Conduct training to raise compliance awareness among employees.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on compliance policies and regulations.

Skills

High level of integrity

Excellent communication skills

Ability to operate in challenging environments

Strong convincing and influencing skills

Ability to network in various environments

Team spirit

Fluent in English

Education

Experience in Ethics & Compliance (8+ years)

Compliance-related education or accreditation

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 the Schneider Electric Whistleblowing system for the zone in collaboration with the Group Operational Compliance Committee, Fraud Examination Team, HR Investigators, and Legal Team.
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of compliance risks, the 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 a multi‑cultural environment.
• Strong convincing and 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 languages are an advantage.
• Ability to travel when required.

Education

• Experience within a large multinational corporation in Ethics & Compliance areas (at least 8 years).
• Experience in dealing with compliance issues, such as anti‑corruption 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.

Application

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.