International Compliance Manager

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity with a lot of variety, in a shifting environment? Then this opportunity is right for you

The Business Service Center at Bose Portugal is delivering global business services for all levels of the company with high quality standards.

Bose is an international company with thousands of employees, customers and suppliers worldwide which means that we deal with foreign managers. This makes our work very diverse. Furthermore, we deal with different cultures, languages and people.

The Bose Global Ethics and Compliance Office is focused on our mission of building a robust ethics and compliance program that promotes an ethical culture, improves business and employee performance and reduces the risk of misconduct. We provide Bose Corporation with ethics and compliance direction, support, oversight and training resources, and perform risk assessment and remediation. Our office maintains strong partnerships with Bose business leaders that extends the reach and impact of the Program. Team members are strong problem-solvers and project managers, and we encourage development and recognition for good work.

In support of our core mission and corporate growth initiatives, we’re looking for a Compliance Manager for EMEA, Japan, Australia and New Zealand (the Region).

**How you’ll contribute**:
Ethics & Compliance Program

Act as a primary lead on business ethics and compliance related matters in the Region;
Develop and implement compliance program and initiatives locally;
Manage anti-bribery and corruption, competition/anti-trust compliance programs in the Region;
Monitor regulatory developments and ensure that the Company policies and procedures are inline with applicable laws and regulations.

Ethics & Compliance Risk Assessments and Gap Analysis

Lead compliance risk reviews on the topics of corruption, competition/anti-trust, ESG, fraud, local regulations, and other business ethics and compliance areas;
Participate on task force to identify solutions to gaps identified during assessments;
Recommend practical, appropriate, and cost-effective methods to reduce identified risk exposures and increase the strength of the overall compliance environment;
Determine if Management action items for resolution are followed to completion; and

Perform testing to validate that Company activities adhere to guidelines established by the government or agencies that regulate them.

Ethics & Compliance Awareness

Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness activities;
Continually promote the importance of strong business ethics and compliance controls;
Participate in projects/committees/initiatives as assigned to support assurance objectives and to provide proactive Ethics and Compliance risk guidance to business; and

Act as a primary lead on annual Ethics and Compliance Training related matters in the Region.

Ethics & Compliance Investigations

Partner with internal stakeholders and act as Assurance lead during business ethics investigations in the Region;
Act as liaison for 3rd party consultants during investigations as necessary; and

Prepare internal investigation reports and presentations that clearly and sufficiently describe results.

**We Are Looking for People With**:
At least 5 years of compliance work experience in an international company

Bachelor’s degree in law, Master’s degree in law or an additional compliance certification is a plus

Strong knowledge of local regulatory landscape including specific knowledge and experience with the EU competition/anti-trust regulations, US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, UK Anti-Bribery Act

Solid project management, organization and communication skills

Willingness to learn new business processes and clearly document process controls in flowcharts and/or narratives

Robust problem identification and analytical skills

Self-motivated individual with ability to operate independently as part of a global team

Demonstrated success working across different functions & levels of management

Passion for building business acumen and professional relationships; regarded as a trusted partner

**Are you interested in this position?**

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