About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced candidate to assume the role of Group Compliance & Data Privacy Officer. Based in Zurich the role will be responsible for ensuring that the organization operates in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs, policies, and procedures to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and industry standards. The Compliance Officer will work closely with management, legal teams, and other departments to ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable regulations.
He/she supports the organization by identifying compliance risks and mitigating these risks by setting up appropriate prevention measures, communication and training. The Compliance function is also responsible to remediate compliance incidents by performing investigations and advising management on appropriate actions. He/she is also responsible for ensuring that the organization processes personal data in compliance with global data privacy regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant data protection laws.
Key Responsibilities include:
Ensure the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
Maintaining Compliance Program with Prevention, Detection and Response activities
Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of compliance programs and identify areas for improvement
Prepare and submit compliance reports to regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders
Serve as a resource for legal and regulatory guidance, working closely with different departments to provide advice on compliance-related matters
Promote a culture of ethical behavior and ensure compliance with internal codes of conduct
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risks; develop and implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
Develop, maintain and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance function and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
Responsibility as data privacy officer to maintain, develop the data protection framework for the company
Acting as a business partner for data privacy for contractual discussion, projects and stakeholder requests
Drive the investigation of compliance incidents, responding to alleged violations of regulations, policies, procedures and standards of conduct
Develop and conduct compliance trainings and communication on compliance topics; manage and enforce completion of compliance e-learnings
Manage day-to-day operation of the Compliance Program
Provide clear and concise reports for management and regulatory bodies, explaining complex regulatory requirements in a straightforward manner
Lead the development, implementation, and management of the organization's privacy policies and procedures, ensuring that personal data is handled securely and ethically
About You
Master degree in law, business administration or auditing
7+ years of experience within a corporate compliance function
Experience of having worked in global manufacturing based organisation
Experienced on a broad range of topics including anti-bribery and corruption, competition laws, data privacy regulations, commodity trading regulations, trade sanctions, fraud, workplace conduct, and human rights
Proven track record of investigation activities and high scale compliance cases
Experience in forensic investigations
Experienced in data privacy especially GDPR
Experience in developing interactive communication and training tools
Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English and German
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Experience of fostering a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the organization and leading by example
Experience of establishing, overseeing, and continually improving compliance monitoring and reporting systems