Senior Compliance Officer (m/w/d)

Knorr Bremse Group; Delaware; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knorr Bremse Group is looking for an experienced compliance manager to coordinate projects and enhance global compliance management. Responsibilities include compliance risk analysis, managing M&A projects, and advising management on compliance issues.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree and at least 6 years of experience in compliance or risk management, with a fluency in German and English. This is a hybrid position based in Delaware, USA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience, with 4+ in compliance or risk management.
• Experience with compliance IT tools and data analytics.
• Fluency in German and English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive compliance projects and activities.
• Evaluate business processes to identify compliance risks.
• Provide strategic advice on compliance-related matters.

Skills

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Project Management

Data Analytics

Intercultural Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master’s degree in business, economics, law, or similar

Tools

Power BI

Job description

ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate and proactively drive projects and activities, including the design of initiatives to further enhance the global Compliance Management Program of the Knorr-Bremse Group
• Support the development and maintenance of digital, automated, and highly data‑driven compliance approaches, including the evaluation and implementation of AI use cases in the compliance environment
• Execute compliance risk analysis and compliance control procedures, including the evaluation of business processes, analysis of financial transactions and structural relations, as well as external business‑relevant developments to identify compliance risks across the Knorr-Bremse Group
• Manage the design, implementation and execution of compliance risk mitigation measures and compliance requirements across Knorr‑Bremse Group entities
• Manage compliance M&A projects, including the execution of business partner due‑diligence activities in accordance with the established business partner processes and guidelines
• Work closely with interface functions and other regional business functions to support efficient and targeted compliance management procedures
• Serve as contact partner giving preventive advice to Knorr‑Bremse management and employees on compliance‑relevant questions and issues, in the areas of anti‑corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud/embezzlement, and anti‑trust matters
• Foster and encourage a culture of integrity and an open speak‑up culture
• Act as a strategic advisor to regional compliance officers worldwide, guiding the implementation and continuous enhancement of the compliance management system (CMS)

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in business, economics, law or a similar specialization is beneficial; international experience is desired
• Minimum six years of professional experience, of which at least four years of operational experience in compliance or risk management
• Strong business acumen and the ability to align compliance with operational business objectives
• Experience working with compliance IT tools, reporting solutions (e.g., Power BI), and complex system landscapes
• Excellent understanding of data, digital processes, automation, and analytics
• Strong interpersonal communication, intercultural collaboration, change and project management, presentation/moderation, orientation/problem‑solving skills
• High degree of integrity, confidentiality, trust, and accountability
• Solid degree of flexibility and willingness to travel or adapt to situational requirements
• Proficiency in German and English (business fluent); knowledge of additional languages is beneficial