Regional Compliance Officer, APAC

About the role

A global shipping industry leader is recruiting, through Timeo-Performance, a Regional Compliance Officer for the Asia Pacific region. The role sits within the Ethics & Compliance Function, reporting to the Group Chief Compliance Officer APAC, and covers competition law, ethics and business integrity, personal data protection, trade compliance (embargoes, international sanctions, export control) and other regulatory matters. It offers regional and international exposure.

Key responsibilities

• Deploy compliance guidelines in APAC (45% of the role).
• Develop and run communication strategies and compliance training to raise awareness of legal and ethical standards.
• Advise on ethics and compliance matters, monitor compliance with ongoing, training and filing requirements, and handle internal queries on regulatory requirements.
• Support the Ethics Hotline and promote the Company Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program through monitoring, periodic audits and employee feedback.
• Build the Group's external reputation for compliance and engage with the regional ethics and compliance community.
• Support businesses in ensuring compliance of new projects (45% of the role).
• Manage ongoing regulatory filings, ad hoc requests and regulatory exams, liaising with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, carry out impact analyses and propose actions.
• Design risk assessment methodologies and recommend control enhancements.
• Take part in the global compliance work plan and special projects in APAC.
• Contribute to the Group's network of ethics and compliance referents in APAC (10% of the role), prepare materials for governance meetings, and work with external counsel as needed.

Required profile

• Degree in legal studies, business administration or a relevant compliance-related discipline.
• Mandatory knowledge and experience in compliance, notably ethics and business integrity (including anti-corruption) and personal data protection.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in a law firm or an in-house compliance function.
• Excellent communicator, able to present to various stakeholders.
• Shipping experience or knowledge is preferable but not required.