Compliance Officer (m/w/d)

Compliance Officer | Munich, Germany | Hybrid

We're hiring for a leading European systems house renowned for its development, manufacturing, and support of a diverse product portfolio within the defense sector. This organization combines innovation with tradition, offering complex and challenging roles in a collaborative environment that values employee contributions across all departments.

The Role

• Actively develop and enhance the Compliance Management System to meet current regulatory requirements and emerging trends.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and consultant for the international compliance network and relevant internal stakeholders.
• Design and implement practical compliance policies and conduct training to foster a strong compliance culture.
• Identify, analyze, and assess compliance risks, and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Oversee risk-oriented vetting of business partners, with a focus on business ethics and anti-corruption (ABAC).
• Manage the whistleblower system and support internal investigations.
• Act as a central point of contact to ensure compliance requirements are integrated and effectively implemented across relevant departments.

What You'll Need

• Completed university degree in law, business law, or a comparable field, preferably with a compliance-focused specialization.
• Several years of professional experience in implementing and developing Compliance Management Systems, ideally in an international context.
• Solid knowledge of anti-corruption, business partner vetting, and basic antitrust law.
• Experience in the defense sector is a plus.
• Proficiency in standard MS Office applications.
• Strong communication, persuasion, and presentation skills across various hierarchical levels.
• Excellent German and English language skills in both written and spoken form.

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to shape compliance in a dynamically evolving industry.
• Professional development and growth prospects.
• Competitive compensation package in line with industry standards.
• Flexible working arrangements and ample paid time off.

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