Regional Compliance Officer UK & Ireland

Description

Mission: Support the zone Management, Business, GSC and Function Leaders and employees in the deployment and effective implementation of the Group Compliance Program aligned with the risks identified in the Zone.

• Inform and advise local stakeholders on relevant regulatory changes.
• Ensure a Zone Compliance Committee is in place to review compliance strategy, monitor risks, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Propose adjustments or action plans (including to Group compliance program team) to maintain continuous compliance.
• Support auditors during the internal audits conducted in your zone
• Manage end-to-end process related to Schneider Electric Whistleblowing system for zone in collaboration with Group Operational Compliance Committee, Fraud Examination Team, HR Investigators, Legal Team;
• Lead the local compliance risk assessment process: identify, assess, and mitigate local compliance risks in alignment with the Group framework. Define, assign (when needed)/deploy the related actions plan;
• Manage compliance process related requests (Gifts & Hospitality, Conflict of Interest, third party screening flags…) and monitor process effectiveness
• Ensure proactive monitoring of legislative and regulatory changes within the relevant geographic area.
• Ensure Group compliance policies, standards, and processes are effectively implemented within the regional regulatory context, adapting them as needed for local laws, in collaboration with Zone Legal team and Human Resources;
• Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of compliance risks, compliance program and obligations among employees, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability;
• Analyse the impact of new provisions on internal policies and procedures.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership, providing guidance on interpreting Group compliance policies and local regulations.

Requirements

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

• Languages: fluent in English, other language is an advantage.
• Ability to operate effectively in challenging or conflictual environments, demonstrating resilience and confidence when addressing sensitive issues or opposing viewpoints
• Appetence to understand business model and go-to-market.
• Good ability to network in various environments & matrix organization
• Relevant education or external accreditation in the areas of compliance, legal, audit, quality or risk management
• Excellent communication skills in multi-cultural environment.
• Strong convincing & influencing skills
• Experience within a large multinational corporation in Ethics & Compliance areas (at least 8 years)
• Experience in dealing with compliance issues, such as anticorruption regulations (e.g., UK Bribery Act), anti-fraud, ethics & HR matters (e.g. Modern Slavery Act, Equality Act)
• Ability to travel when required.

Benefits

€36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance