Regional Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

In charge of the implementation, monitoring and the continuous improvement of an effective compliance program at regional/country/business unit level in accordance with KN's group compliance program addressing applicable laws, regulations and KN's internal policies and procedures including but not limited to KN's Code of Conduct.

This includes ensuring
o the implementation and maintenance of clear standards of business and ethical conduct consistent with KN's Code of Conduct
o an effective regional business unit governance and adequate procedures to manage and oversee compliance requirements within the region/countries/business units including defined accountability for compliance responsibilities within the region/countries/business units
o ongoing, effective communication and training of KN employees, business partners and other third parties on compliance requirements
o subject matter expertise and ongoing support to the business units
o regularly updated compliance risk assessments, performance monitoring and reporting
o timely, effective and consistently applied issue resolution procedures
o independent progress reporting about compliance related topics to the Chief Compliance Officer
o raising awareness on compliance on regional/country/business unit level to obtain support from and achieve collaboration with regional and local business entities

o Provide communication and guidance regarding compliance obligations (focused on anti-bribery and anti-trust) to the regional/country/business unit and channel inquiries to subject matter experts
o Assure implementation, coordination, facilitation and oversight of key compliance activities (execution may lie with other areas), including:
? Integrity Due Diligence procedures for third party relationships and related contractual aspects consistent with KNs global standards with regard of procedures, terms, conditions and representations
? Local application of KN's globally rolled out Confidential Reporting Line for misconduct or compliance violations
? Alignment of regional/country/business unit policies and procedures with KN's global compliance standards
? Collaborate with the Human Resources department(s) to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance violations
o Identify training needs and liaise with the Chief Compliance Officer and business management regarding delivery; ensure all relevant employees are trained according to corporate standards for compliance
o Ongoing progress reporting on compliance to the Chief Compliance Officer independently from local and business management and oversee compliance of and within the entity / business unit independently.
o Oversee, facilitate and report on compliance remediation activities, as applicable, and prepare compliance performance reports for the Chief Compliance Officer as well as for local / business unit leaders
o Conduct compliance risk assessments for the local/ business unit area, aggregate and analyze compliance issues and trends, and provide local / business unit reports to the Chief Compliance Officer
o Support the execution of compliance reviews and audits on country level to ensure that compliance objectives are met
o Discuss emerging compliance issues with business management and employees

Requirements

o Professional knowledge and experience
o Advanced degree in law, business management (MBA) or extensive working experience in a compliance function at a global company of similar size
o Expert knowledge of the US FCPA, UK Bribery Act and the OECD convention on combating bribery and other applicable anti-bribery laws, regulations and standards, including the Federal Sentencing Guidelines
o Expert knowledge of applicable Antitrust-Laws
o 5-10 years of experience in a fully dedicated compliance or equivalent role
o Solid track record in the design and implementation of compliance systems following good practice standards
o Organizational experience
o 5-10 years of business experience and sufficient stature within the organization to exert influence and credibility
o Familiarity with KN's business practices and procedures or experience from similar business environment
o Experience in working in matrix organizations as a support function
o Ability to work independently and as part of virtual teams
o Impacting communicator with didactic skills
o Leadership personality
o Leadership skills to ensure that the required measures are applied consistently within the business areas
o Strong communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
o Strong project management capabilities

About the Company

Since 1890, when the business was founded in Bremen, Germany, by August Kuehne and Friedrich Nagel, Kuehne + Nagel has grown into one of the world’s leading logistics providers. Today, the Kuehne + Nagel Group has more than 1000 offices in over 100 countries, with over 63,000 employees. Our key business activities and market position are built on the company’s truly world class capabilities:

Seafreight Airfreight Contract Logistics & Integrated Logistics Road & Rail Logistics

Kuehne + Nagel is financially strong, stable and independent. Our global logistics network, cutting-edge IT systems, in-house expertise and excellent customer service is proof of our dedication to be the market leader. These attributes have placed us at the forefront of our industry, and positioned us to continue increasing the scope of our customer solutions and services.