Regional Compliance Officer (Asia & Pacific)

Employment type : Permanent role

Working arrangement : Onsite, Hybrid

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the implementation and continuous improvement of the Scania Group Compliance Program across Asia & Pacific.

• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks relating to anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, competition law, human rights and within the area of sustainability compliance .

• Monitor and coordinate applicable legal and regulatory requirements across the countries covered by the role.

• Provide practical, commercially relevant compliance advice to senior leadership, regional management and business functions.

• Partner with commercial business functions to integrate compliance into business processes and decisions.

• Support the development of a strong culture of compliance, integrity and responsible business conduct.

• Conduct and support compliance risk assessments, internal reviews and audit activities.

• Conduct and oversee third-party due diligence relating to suppliers, business partners and other relevant stakeholders.

• Advise on competition law and antitrust matters, including regulatory interactions, merger control and other regulatory filings where required.

• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs.

• Support the localisation and implementation of Group policies, procedures and compliance controls.

• Prepare compliance reports, recommendations and updates for senior management and Group Compliance.

• Undertake international travel as required.
  

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, compliance or a related discipline.

• A postgraduate qualification or professional certification in law, compliance, risk management or a related field would be advantageous.

• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in compliance, legal, risk management or a related field, gained in an international organisation, multinational company or reputable law firm.

• Experience in the automotive, commercial vehicle, transport solutions, logistics, manufacturing or industrial sectors would be advantageous.

• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, preferably within the Asia & Pacific region.

• Demonstrated experience advising commercial and business functions on legal, compliance and risk matters, including commercial contracts, customer and supplier relationships, procurement, sales activities and business operations.

• Demonstrated experience in at least three or more of the following areas:

  • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption

  • Anti-money laundering

  • Competition law and antitrust

  • Merger control

  • Third-party due diligence

  • Internal investigations and whistleblowing

  • Human rights or sustainability compliance

• Strong understanding of how compliance requirements can be embedded into commercial processes while supporting business objectives and operational needs.

• Demonstrated track record in establishing, implementing and embedding compliance programmes within complex multinational organisations.

• Demonstrated track record in advising senior management and working with regulators, enforcement authorities and diverse business stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, legal and commercial judgement, with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

• Fluent written and spoken English. Proficiency in an additional language relevant to the markets covered by the role would be advantageous.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required.

Personal qualities

• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-oriented.

• Comfortable working independently in a complex international environment.

• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple regional matters independently.

• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder-management skills.

• Able to manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgement and discretion.

• Collaborative, open-minded and comfortable working with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.

• Strong follow-up skills and a high level of personal integrity.