Regional Compliance Officer, APAC

Scania; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scania seeks a Regional Compliance Officer based in Singapore to lead the APAC compliance program across Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, India, Taiwan and Hong Kong. You will report to the Chief Compliance Officer in Sweden and collaborate with regional executives to embed strong governance across multiple jurisdictions.

This senior role requires strategic advisory abilities, risk management across borders, and driving consistent program implementation while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, compliance or related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in law, compliance, risk management or related field advantageous.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant compliance, legal, risk management experience in intl. orgs, multinationals or law firms.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicle, transport solutions, logistics, manufacturing or industrial sectors advantageous.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions, preferably within Asia & Pacific region.
• Advising commercial/business units on legal, compliance and risk matters incl. contracts, procurement, sales, business operations.
• Experience in anti-bribery and corruption, competition law, third-party due diligence, internal investigations, sustainability compliance, etc.
• Strong ability to embed compliance into commercial processes and support business objectives.
• Track record in implementing and embedding compliance programs in complex multinationals.
• Ability to advise senior management and interact with regulators and stakeholders.
• Fluent written/spoken English; additional language a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Scania Group Compliance Program across Asia & Pacific.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks (ABAC, AML, competition, HR and sustainability).
• Monitor legal/regulatory requirements across covered countries.
• Provide practical, commercially relevant compliance advice to senior leadership and regional management.
• Partner with commercial functions to integrate compliance into business processes and decisions.
• Develop a strong culture of compliance, integrity and responsible business conduct.
• Conduct and support compliance risk assessments, internal reviews and audits.
• Oversee third-party due diligence relating to suppliers and partners.
• Advise on competition law and regulatory filings when required.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
• Localise and implement Group policies, controls, and procedures.
• Prepare compliance reports and updates for senior management.
• Occasional international travel as required.
• Be proactive, independent in a complex international environment.
• Demonstrate excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation.
• Display strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Handle sensitive matters with sound judgement and discretion.
• Collaborate across diverse cultures.
• Show strong follow-up skills and integrity.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law or related

Postgraduate qualification in law/compliance

Job description

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As part of the Group Compliance function, Scania is looking for a Regional Compliance Officer to lead the regional compliance agenda across Asia & Pacific, covering Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The position will be based in Singapore and will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Group Compliance in Sweden. The role will work closely with the Executive Regional Director for Asia & Pacific, regional and business unit management teams, and relevant corporate and commercial functions.

This is a senior regional role with strategic responsibility for advising leadership and business stakeholders, managing compliance risks across multiple jurisdictions, and driving consistent implementation of the Scania Group Compliance Program throughout the region.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, compliance or a related discipline.
• A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in law, compliance, risk management or a related field would be advantageous.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, risk management or a related field, gained in an international organisation, multinational company or reputable law firm.
• Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, transport solutions, logistics, manufacturing or industrial sectors would be advantageous.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, preferably within the Asia & Pacific region.
• Demonstrated experience advising commercial and business functions on legal, compliance and risk matters, including commercial contracts, customer and supplier relationships, procurement, sales activities and business operations.
• Demonstrated experience in at least three or more of the following areas:
• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
• Competition law and antitrust
• Third-party due diligence
• Internal investigations and whistleblowing
• Human rights or sustainability compliance
• Strong understanding of how compliance requirements can be embedded into commercial processes while supporting business objectives and operational needs.
• Demonstrated track record in establishing, implementing and embedding compliance programmes within complex multinational organisations.
• Demonstrated track record in advising senior management and working with regulators, enforcement authorities and diverse business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, legal and commercial judgement, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Fluent written and spoken English. Proficiency in an additional language relevant to the markets covered by the role would be advantageous.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required.

Job Responsibilities

Main responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of the Scania Group Compliance Program across Asia & Pacific.
• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, competition law, human rights and within the area of sustainability compliance .
• Monitor and coordinate applicable legal and regulatory requirements across the countries covered by the role.
• Provide practical, commercially relevant compliance advice to senior leadership, regional management and business functions.
• Partner with commercial business functions to integrate compliance into business processes and decisions.
• Support the development of a strong culture of compliance, integrity and responsible business conduct.
• Conduct and support compliance risk assessments, internal reviews and audit activities.
• Conduct and oversee third-party due diligence relating to suppliers, business partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Advise on competition law and antitrust matters, including regulatory interactions, merger control and other regulatory filings where required.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.
• Support the localisation and implementation of Group policies, procedures and compliance controls.
• Prepare compliance reports, recommendations and updates for senior management and Group Compliance.
• Undertake international travel as required.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently in a complex international environment.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple regional matters independently.
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgement and discretion.
• Collaborative, open-minded and comfortable working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.
• Strong follow-up skills and a high level of personal integrity.