Senior APAC Regional Compliance Leader

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

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