Compliance Specialist

Job Description

• Providing timely, ongoing, effective communication and guidance in core compliance fields (Anti-Bribery Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanction Compliance, Data Protection).
• Supporting local implementation of group wide Integrity and Compliance policies and procedures, and closely follow up the trends in local legislations,
• Participate/support Due Diligence process in accordance with Mercedes-Benz DD policy and process to sales business partners or suppliers or any third cooperation parties and ensure the process is consistent with MB standards.
• Providing support for planning, conducting and monitoring Mandatory Compliance Trainings (Compliance, Data Protection, and Anti Money Laundering) and Compliance Dialogues for Business Partners according to IL Training Guideline.
• Acting as an advisor to support business on Anti-Money Laundering related matters, conducting system enhancements, SAR process and checking KYC files
• Defining all Compliance related processes, working on creating new Compliance concepts, templates and procedures for direct sales in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders,
• Fostering awareness for Anti-bribery corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Sanction Compliance, Social Compliance and Data Protection Compliance Program, Data Inventory within the organization via Integrity Panels/Events, Trainings and local communications.
• Designing and updating of risk-based and adequate monitoring and controls (i.e. based on the nature and volume of the business).
• Supporting on accomplishment of Compliance KPIs set forth by HQ.
• Providing support on Corporate Audit activities and assisting for remediating open audit findings.
• Being a point of contact for Local Policy Management and the process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or related fields
• Minimum four years’ proven experience in a compliance role (international company experience is a plus), relevant work experience in audit or control functions will be considered
• Good understanding of bribery, fraud or other related Compliance risks and mitigation plans,
• Proven experience in any or several areas of Compliance, AML, KYC, sanctions areas
• Well organized and able to communicate effectively and collaborate with internal employees
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills,
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
• Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships both internally and externally,
• High personal integrity and excellent judgement
• Excellent command of English. (German would be an asset)
• Independence and initiative
• Ability and desire to learn
• Creative, Goal-Orientated, Analytical Thinker, Energetic, highly motivated and strong team member with leading skills