Global Compliance Specialist

We are excited to announce an opportunity for one of our clients who is looking for an experienced professional to act as Global Compliance Counsel within the Legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, proactive professional with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-growing corporate environment. The professional will work in close collaboration with the SVP and Global General Counsel, providing strategic leadership in compliance and acting in partnership with global and cross-functional teams. This is a high-impact position, with exposure to executive leadership and international interaction.

Responsibilities and assignments

Main Responsibilities

Compliance and Investigations

• Conduct and monitor ongoing investigations, ensuring consistency in data and processes.
• Manage the company's whistleblowing channel and other ethics and compliance resources.
• Administer the annual Code of Conduct certification cycle and coordinate necessary follow-ups.
• Oversee global training and development processes related to compliance, monitoring completion rates.
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements using internal tools and IT support.
• Manage data for reporting, benchmarking, and risk assessments.
• Lead external reporting and benchmarking initiatives for the Ethics, Compliance, and Legal areas.
• Support global communication and training initiatives.

, ESG and Due Diligence

• Support initiatives related to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), ensuring alignment with compliance policies.
• Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Vendor (KYV) processes to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide information for corporate sustainability benchmarking initiatives and for maintaining sustainability report content and other ESG documents.

, Data Governance and Reporting

• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the compliance program.
• Create and maintain interactive dashboards for metric tracking.
• Prepare executive presentations for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.

, Policy and Resource Management

• Keep the catalog of policies, training, and communication materials related to compliance up to date.
• Manage and update the Compliance page on the corporate intranet.
• Support other compliance program responsibilities, acting in partnership with different areas to generate operational efficiency.

, Legal Operational Efficiency

• Develop and implement tools to increase the efficiency of the Legal and Compliance Department.
• Manage systems and processes of third-party vendors.
• Coordinate activities with internal and external lawyers on investigative matters.

Requirements and qualifications

Requirements

• Completed university degree.
• Postgraduate degree in Law or relevant professional certifications (such as CCEP, PMP, CCMP, or CFE) will be considered differentiators.
• Experience in a corporate legal department or law firm.
• Advanced or fluent English, verbal and written (will be tested).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and good judgment.
• Excellent writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in global cross-functional teams.
• Availability for international travel.

Additional information