National Compliance Officer

Your Responsibilities Provide communication and guidance regarding compliance obligations (focused on anti-bribery) to the country, continuously raise awareness, and channel inquiries to subject matter experts such as for trade control, tax, or QSHE 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; whereas the accountability for Integrity Due Diligence including taking the approve or reject decision remains with the business Local application of KN's globally rolled out Confidential Reporting Line for misconduct or compliance violations Alignment of country 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 Identify training needs and liaise with the Regional Compliance Officer and business management regarding delivery; ensure all relevant employees are trained according to corporate standards for compliance Ongoing progress reporting on compliance matters to the Regional Compliance Officer independently from local and business management and oversee compliance of and within the entity independently. Oversee, facilitate and report on compliance remediation activities, as applicable, and prepare compliance performance reports for the Regional Compliance Officer as well as for local, business unit leaders 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 Regional Compliance Officer Support and where needed coordinate the execution of compliance reviews and audits on country level to ensure that compliance objectives are met including but not limited to Internal Audits as well as external audit activity such as from customers Discuss emerging compliance issues with business management and employees Prepare and present clearly and concisely compliance topics to country management Give strategic compliance direction to country management Plan, coordinate and as needed conduct internal compliance reviews and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of departments at country level

Your Skills and Experiences Professional knowledge and experience: -Advanced degree in law, business management (MBA) or extensive working experience in a compliance function at a global company of similar size -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 -4-6 years of experience in a fully dedicated compliance or equivalent role -Solid track record in the design and implementation of compliance systems following good practice standards Organizational experience