Zone Head of Compliance - Iberia & Italy
Schneider Electric · Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- On site
- Full-time
- €120,000 / year
- Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Job highlights
- Lead compliance for Iberia and Italy.
- Implement group compliance programs locally.
- Manage compliance risks and policies.
- Conduct compliance training sessions.
- Advise leadership on regulations.
About the role
Zone Head of Compliance Iberia and Italy
Schneider Electric is seeking a Zone Head of Compliance for Iberia and Italy to support the Zone Management, Business, GSC, and Function Leaders and employees in the deployment and effective implementation of the Group Compliance Program aligned with the risks identified in the Zone.
Mission
The Zone Head of Compliance for Iberia and Italy will support the zone Management, Business, GSC and Function Leaders and employees in the deployment and effective implementation of the Group Compliance Program aligned with the risks identified in the Zone.
What will you do?
- Ensure Group compliance policies, standards, and processes are effectively implemented within the regional regulatory context, adapting them as needed for local laws, in collaboration with Zone Legal team and Human Resources.
- Manage compliance process related requests (Gifts & Hospitality, Conflict of Interest, third party screening flags…) and monitor process effectiveness.
- Lead the local compliance risk assessment process: identify, assess, and mitigate local compliance risks in alignment with the Group framework. Define, assign (when needed)/deploy the related actions plan.
- Ensure a Zone Compliance Committee is in place to review compliance strategy, monitor risks, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
- Manage end-to-end process related to Schneider Electric Whistleblowing system for zone in collaboration with Group Operational Compliance Committee, Fraud Examination Team, HR Investigators, Legal Team.
- Conduct training sessions to raise awareness of compliance risks, compliance program and obligations among employees, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership, providing guidance on interpreting Group compliance policies and local regulations. Ensure proactive monitoring of legislative and regulatory changes within the relevant geographic area.
- Analyse the impact of new provisions on internal policies and procedures.
- Propose adjustments or action plans (including to Group compliance program team) to maintain continuous compliance.
- Inform and advise local stakeholders on relevant regulatory changes.
- Support auditors during the internal audits conducted in your zone.
Education and Experience
- +8 years of experience within a large multinational corporation in Ethics & Compliance areas.
- Experience in dealing with compliance issues, such as anticorruption regulations (e.g., UK Bribery Act), anti-fraud, ethics & HR matters (e.g. Modern Slavery Act, Equality Act).
- Relevant education or external accreditation in the areas of compliance, legal, audit, quality or risk management.
Skills and Attributes
- High level of integrity
- Ability to operate effectively in challenging or conflictual environments, demonstrating resilience and confidence when addressing sensitive issues or opposing viewpoints
- Excellent communication skills in multi-cultural environment.
- Strong convincing & influencing skills
- Good ability to network in various environments & matrix organization
- Team spirit
- Appetence to understand business model and go-to-market.
- Languages: ideally fluent in Spanish or Italian (or at least fluent in one of these languages and with notions in the other), fluent in English is also a must.
- Ability to travel when required.
Relations
- Reporting to head of Group compliance program and Europe compliance.
- Very close collaboration with zone Legal, zone HR, zone Internal Control & Audit and Ethics Delegates network.
- Zone Top Management and Business Leaders.
- Close collaboration with Group HR Compliance Officer, Global HR Investigator & Fraud Examination Team.
- Sales, Marketing & Global Supply Chain (including sustainable purchasing team).
- Potentially any employee asking for support.
- External stakeholders (Auditors, Institutions, professional networks, other businesses).
What will you get?
Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, purchase of additional vacation days, floating holidays, unpaid sabbatical leave, and a global family leave policy.
Employee well-being is supported through a health and wellness platform, gym and sports center access, and on-site medical services.
Professional development is fostered through an AI-driven career platform, a stock ownership program, a recognition program, life insurance, a flexible remuneration plan, and discounts through Club Schneider. Additionally, opportunities exist for company-subsidized volunteer programs.
Key skills/competency
- Compliance Program Management
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Ethics and Integrity
- Anticorruption and Anti-fraud
- Training and Awareness
- Stakeholder Management
- Legal and HR Collaboration
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Global Compliance
Skills & topics
- Compliance Manager
- Ethics Officer
- Risk Management
- Legal Compliance
- Corporate Compliance
- Anticorruption
- Anti-fraud
- Regulatory Affairs
- Iberia
- Italy
- Schneider Electric
- Compliance Program
- Ethics
- Integrity
- Risk Assessment
- Training
- UK Bribery Act
- Modern Slavery Act
- Equality Act
- Multinational Corporation
- Leadership
- Spanish
- Italian
- English
- Sustainability
- Human Resources
How to get hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of experience in Ethics & Compliance within multinational corporations. Tailor your resume to showcase expertise in anticorruption, anti-fraud, and HR matters, using keywords from the job description.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your high level of integrity, your ability to operate in challenging environments, and your strong communication and influencing skills, especially in multi-cultural settings. Mention your fluency in English and Spanish/Italian.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss situations where you've demonstrated resilience, handled conflicts, and influenced stakeholders. Use the STAR method to structure your answers, providing specific examples of your compliance leadership.
- Understand Schneider Electric's values: Research their IMPACT values (Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork) and how they relate to compliance and sustainability. Show how your approach aligns with their mission to electrify, automate, and digitalize for a sustainable world.
- Network and inquire: If possible, connect with current Schneider Electric employees in compliance roles on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company culture and the specific challenges of this Zone Head of Compliance position.
Technical preparation
Master compliance frameworks and risk assessment.,Study anticorruption and anti-fraud regulations.,Familiarize with modern slavery laws.,Review Group compliance policies.
Behavioral questions
How do you handle ethical dilemmas?,Describe leading in conflictual environments.,How do you influence stakeholders?,Share experience in matrix organizations.
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of the Zone Head of Compliance Iberia and Italy at Schneider Electric?
- The Zone Head of Compliance will be responsible for implementing the Group Compliance Program within Iberia and Italy, managing compliance risks, adapting policies to local regulations, overseeing processes like Gifts & Hospitality and Conflict of Interest, leading risk assessments, managing the whistleblowing system, conducting training, and advising local leadership on compliance matters. They will also monitor legislative changes and support internal audits.
- What experience is required for the Zone Head of Compliance role at Schneider Electric?
- Schneider Electric requires at least 8 years of experience within a large multinational corporation in Ethics & Compliance areas. Experience with compliance issues such as anticorruption regulations (e.g., UK Bribery Act), anti-fraud, and HR matters (e.g., Modern Slavery Act, Equality Act) is essential. A relevant education or external accreditation in compliance, legal, audit, quality, or risk management is also necessary.
- What skills are most important for a Zone Head of Compliance at Schneider Electric?
- Key skills include a high level of integrity, the ability to operate effectively in challenging or conflictual environments, excellent communication and convincing/influencing skills in a multi-cultural setting, networking abilities within a matrix organization, and an understanding of the business model. Fluency in English and Spanish or Italian is also highly valued.
- How does Schneider Electric support employee well-being and development in this role?
- Schneider Electric offers a comprehensive package including flexible schedules, hybrid work, additional vacation days, floating holidays, unpaid sabbatical leave, and a global family leave policy. They also provide access to a health and wellness platform, gym memberships, on-site medical services, an AI-driven career development platform, a stock ownership program, and a flexible remuneration plan.
- What is the reporting structure for the Zone Head of Compliance Iberia and Italy at Schneider Electric?
- The Zone Head of Compliance reports to the head of the Group Compliance Program and Europe Compliance. They will collaborate closely with various internal teams including Zone Legal, Zone HR, Zone Internal Control & Audit, Ethics Delegates, Zone Top Management, Business Leaders, and Group HR Compliance.
- Does Schneider Electric encourage global collaboration in the Zone Head of Compliance role?
- Yes, the role involves close collaboration with various global and zone-level teams, including the Group Compliance Program, Group HR Compliance Officer, Global HR Investigator & Fraud Examination Team, and Sales, Marketing & Global Supply Chain functions. This indicates a strong emphasis on cross-functional and global teamwork.
- What kind of training is involved for employees regarding compliance at Schneider Electric?
- The Zone Head of Compliance is responsible for conducting training sessions to raise employee awareness of compliance risks, the compliance program, and their obligations. This is crucial for fostering a culture of integrity and accountability throughout the organization in Iberia and Italy.
- How does Schneider Electric integrate sustainability into its compliance efforts?
- Schneider Electric's mission is to drive efficiency and sustainability. The compliance program is aligned with identifying and mitigating risks within the zone, and employees are encouraged to contribute to turning sustainability ambitions into actions. This suggests that compliance efforts are viewed as integral to achieving broader sustainability goals.