Head of Compliance

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Head of Compliance - Your future role?

As the Head of Compliance in Vernier, you will be reporting to the CLCO, the Head of Compliance will play a pivotal role in shaping the compliance framework that supports Givaudan’s ambition for sustainable, long-term growth. The new leader will ensure the compliance function is a forward-looking enabler of innovation, growth and enterprise value creation. In particular, this function will:

• Sponsor compliance and ethical principles across the group, i.e. adherence to applicable legislation and Givaudan policies.
• Implement a new Compliance Program and Compliance Structure aiming at covering compliance of all functions of the Group worldwide providing the Executive Committee & Board with assurance that the framework is effective and continuously improving.

Your main responsibilities:

• As a strategic leader, set and oversee the direction of Givaudan’s compliance strategy, ensuring alignment with the company’s evolving business model, growth agenda and global operations
• Lead the implementation of the compliance organisation, including clarifying roles, reporting lines and decision rights across the function enabling a strong governance and culture
• Elevate Givaudan’s integrity and compliance culture by clearly defining the role of Compliance, revising internal policies and embedding integrity and compliance as a company-wide value
• Partner closely with senior leadership and the board to ensure robust governance of compliance risks, including escalation protocols and transparent reporting
• Build a high-performing legal team with the right capabilities, leadership and tools to operate effectively across business units and regions
• Manage compliance aspects of the activities of the group and ensure coordination of compliance approach across the regions and divisions
• Support the group functions in achieving their objectives and strategies with pragmatic and sound compliance approaches
• Ensure adequate compliance resources and competences are available to support the activities of the group across the various fields of activities and across the regions
• Design compliance policies and strategies to govern the compliance aspects of the group activities

Head of Compliance activities include (directly or indirectly), without limitation:

• Provide advice on best way to achieve the group’s goals and strategies generally and in individual situations
• Design processes or standards and coordinate their implementation globally
• Coach internal teams on their relationship with third parties and other counterparts to address compliance matters
• Manage compliance projects and scout for applicable new technologies
• Hire, instruct and supervise outside consultants or other service providers
• Put in place the necessary policies, processes and training to ensure compliance with applicable laws in the compliance/whistleblowing field, antitrust, anti-bribery and data protection;
• Act as a sounding board and advisor to EC members for compliance topics that are within the EC members scope of responsibility
• Manage compliance projects, keep abreast of legal developments in the compliance field (such as whistleblowing, antitrust, data protection, anti-bribery) and scout for applicable new technologies
• Manage (directly or indirectly) whistle blowing lines and internal investigations relating to compliance issues
• Work with the Executive Committee to drive the right mind set around compliance throughout Givaudan
• Implement and manage a modern, risk-based compliance framework for all the group and for all the functions worldwide, as well as related continuous monitoring and preventive controls
• Manage regular reporting of compliance issues and initiatives to the Executive Committee and the Audit Committee
• Create an integrated governance platforms which would enable Aligned Assurance

People Management

• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop professional staff to ensure that compliance activities across the group are conducted accurately, ethically and according to corporate guidelines.

You have:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in an international firm and as a high ranking member in the compliance department of a multinational company.
• Experience as an in-house is a must.
• Experience in complex international listed setting
• Fluent in English
• Ability to drive, develop and motivate a team of professionals spread across the world
• Some travels will be required

Our benefits: