About the position
ASSA ABLOY Group is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer to join our headquarters in Stockholm. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) has the overall responsibility for and oversees divisional implementation of the ASSA ABLOY Group's compliance policies, directives and guidelines within the areas of (i) Anti-trust and Competition law, (ii) Anti-Bribery and -Corruption, and (iii) Trade Compliance. The CCO creates KPIs for measuring the effectiveness of the Group's programs within those areas of law and prepares materials for reporting to the Audit Committee and Board of Directors on those KPIs. The CCO supports the divisional Compliance Officers in coordinating the collaboration between, and providing legal intelligence and support materials to, the divisions, and weighs in on the interpretation of Group policies, directives and guidelines in specific matters as well as ongoing/concluded internal investigations. The CCO advises and supports other Group Center functions in reducing compliance risks within those policies, directives and guidelines and related areas of law, such as Human Rights and Corporate Sustainability. The CCO provides knowledge and builds awareness in terms of policies, guidelines, trainings, reporting, advice and by assisting the organization in designing compliance structures and processes, influences and develops the Group's Compliance program and addresses risks from a holistic perspective.
Responsibilities
- Keep a bird's eye view on the regulatory environment and follow legislative initiatives within the relevant areas of law
- Create, review and update compliance related policies, guidelines, processes, training and awareness materials
- Conduct internal and third-party compliance and due diligence-trainings
- Proactively identify compliance risks in business operations and develop compliance mitigation programs
- Support and develop a culture of compliance and integrity
- Work closely together with the divisional Compliance Officers and other Group functions on different compliance-related topics
- Give operational support to Group Center functions and, occasionally, to the divisions.
- Supports responding to surveys and questions from lenders and other key stakeholders
- Member of the Code of Conduct Committee
Requirements
- Master of Law degree or equivalent
- At least ten years of professional experience
- Several years of prior experience from a reputable law firm with international reach
- Experience from an in-house legal or compliance role from an international group of companies.
- Several years of experience from working with at least two of the areas of compliance that are within the scope of this role.
- Experience from compliance due diligence and compliance investigations.
- Highly performing with a business acumen and a consultative and service-minded approach with focus on results and mindful use of company resources
- Navigates effortlessly in a multi-cultural environment and complex organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate and influence others with strong communication skills.
- Pays attention to details.
- A solid awareness of internal controls and governance.
- Self-starter who can work with limited supervision and strong integrity.
- Has the patience to manage change.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is required. Other language skills, especially in Swedish, is a plus
- Prior experience from working with compliance in relation to challenging jurisdictions is a plus, as well as a broad legal background within business law and M&A.
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive teams
- Regular feedback, training, and development opportunities
