Group Compliance Manager

Job Description

Compliance Officer

Location: Stuttgart

Our client is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to help shape and oversee a company-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that safeguards integrity and promotes ethical practices across all operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, enhancement, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive CMS focused on anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC), fair competition, fraud prevention, conflict of interest (COI) management, and anti-money laundering
• Identify and mitigate compliance-related risks across the organisation
• Foster a strong compliance and integrity culture throughout the business
• Advise senior leadership, including executive and supervisory boards, on compliance matters
• Provide support and oversight to Local Compliance Officers across international sites
• Design and roll out global compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
• Conduct internal investigations into potential compliance breaches when necessary

Requirements:

• Degree in compliance, law, business, engineering, finance, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, ideally in a multinational industrial or technology environment
• Relevant compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP-I, ICC Certified Compliance Professional) or audit qualifications are a plus
• Demonstrated success in establishing and managing a CMS on a global scale
• Skilled in engaging with senior stakeholders and operating independently or with a small team
• Proficiency in German and English (both at C1 level or higher); additional are an asset
• Strong intercultural skills and a collaborative approach to working in an international context
• The role is open to qualified individuals with disabilities, provided they meet the job requirements