Compliance Specialist

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Pune District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L. in Pune, India invites applicants to join its Compliance & Data Protection team as a Compliance Operations Specialist.

The role focuses on supporting daily operations, training rollout, partner assessments, sanctions screening, and documentation management to safeguard the organization. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in an international setting, strong English communication, and solid experience with MS Office and compliance systems.

Qualifications

• No single specific field of study required; backgrounds in law, business, finance, economics, or international studies are relevant.
• 3-4 years of experience in an international company, preferably in a regional or global role.
• Strong operational and administrative skills are essential.
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with compliance systems, IT tools, or AI solutions to improve workflow efficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with roll out of Compliance training courses, primarily online learning programs
• Supporting compliance assessments of business partners (e.g. distributors and third parties)
• Handling and reviewing sanctions screening alerts in line with internal procedures
• Providing general operational and administrative support to the Compliance & Data Protection team
• Maintaining and updating cases in the Whistleblowing system
• Taking minutes during investigation meetings and ensuring secure and confidential record management
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity

Skills

English communication

MS Office

IT tools

Compliance experience

Education

Background in law/business/finance

Tools

Compliance systems

Job description

Location: Pune, India

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success? At Hempel, success is built on collaboration, integrity, and trust. We operate globally, and our Compliance function plays a critical role in enabling sustainable growth while protecting our people, our reputation, and our business. We are looking for a Compliance Operations Specialist to join our Compliance & Data Protection team, supporting Hempel’s global operations. You will work closely with colleagues across geographies, functions, and cultures, contributing to the daily execution and continuous improvement of Hempel’s Compliance Program. Hempel’s Corporate Head Office is located in Lyngby, Denmark. The Compliance & Data Protection team supports the entire Hempel Group globally, and this role is based in Pune, India, serving as an essential operational hub.

Your Role and Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with roll out of Compliance training courses, primarily online learning programs
• Supporting compliance assessments of business partners (e.g. distributors and third parties)
• Handling and reviewing sanctions screening alerts in line with internal procedures
• Providing general operational and administrative support to the Compliance & Data Protection team
• Maintaining and updating cases in the Whistleblowing system
• Taking minutes during investigation meetings and ensuring secure and confidential record management
• Handling sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Compliance processes are delivered accurately, on time, and consistently. Stakeholders trust you as a reliable and professional compliance partner. Data, reports, and systems are well-maintained and audit-ready. You proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality. You take ownership while working effectively as part of a global team.

Key Success Criteria

• Diligent, precise, detail-oriented, and dependable
• Highly trustworthy with a strong sense of confidentiality
• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities across compliance areas
• Comfortable working with data, documentation, and reporting
• A strong written and spoken English communicator
• A confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Motivated by structure, responsibility, and contributing to a larger purpose

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• No single specific field of study required; backgrounds in law, business, finance, economics, or international studies are relevant
• 3 - 4 years of experience in an international company, preferably in a regional or global role
• Strong operational and administrative skills are essential
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Experience with compliance systems, IT tools, or AI solutions to improve workflow efficiency is an advantage
• Basic understanding of corporate compliance programs is preferred

What We Offer

At Hempel, we offer a professional, international environment with strong values and a long-term perspective. You will have the opportunity to work with global stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to the integrity and success of our business. We value trust, accountability, and collaboration, and we support both personal and professional development. You will be part of a company where compliance is taken seriously—and where people matter.

Application due 2026-09-30

Seniority Level Mid-Senior level

Job Functions General Business, Legal, Management

Industry Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together. Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions working with customers within the decorative, marine, infrastructure and energy industries. Our purpose is to shape a brighter future with sustainable coating solutions, and being owned by the Hempel Foundation gives us the stability, means and purpose to deliver lasting, positive change in the world. The Hempel Group is the owner and parent company of Crown Paints, Wattyl and the Neogard brand.