Compliance Officer
Location: Stuttgart
Our client is seeking a Group Compliance Manager to help shape and oversee a company-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that safeguards integrity and promotes ethical practices across all operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development, enhancement, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive CMS focused on anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC), fair competition, fraud prevention, conflict of interest (COI) management, and anti-money laundering
* Identify and mitigate compliance-related risks across the organisation
* Foster a strong compliance and integrity culture throughout the business
* Advise senior leadership, including executive and supervisory boards, on compliance matters
* Provide support and oversight to Local Compliance Officers across international sites
* Design and roll out global compliance policies, procedures, and training programs
* Conduct internal investigations into potential compliance breaches when necessary
Requirements:
* Degree in compliance, law, business, engineering, finance, or a related discipline
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in compliance, ideally in a multinational industrial or technology environment
* Relevant compliance certifications (e.g., CCEP-I, ICC Certified Compliance Professional) or audit qualifications are a plus
* Demonstrated success in establishing and managing a CMS on a global scale
* Skilled in engaging with senior stakeholders and operating independently or with a small team
* Proficiency in German and English (both at C1 level or higher); additional languages are an asset
* Strong intercultural skills and a collaborative approach to working in an international context
* The role is open to qualified individuals with disabilities, provided they meet the job requirements