Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

We are currently hiring Regional Compliance Manager who will be responsible for promoting a culture of integrity within the region and for setting up and supervising regional/local compliance structures to manage integrity risks as well as perform integrity assessments, and investigations.

Job Description

• Promote corporate integrity rules, policies, and guidelines in the region
• Advise on the implementation and monitoring of integrity controls in regional/local operational processes
• Collaborate with regional/local internal and external stakeholders to manage integrity risks
• Investigate compliance concerns, reports of misconduct, or potential violations. Take appropriate corrective action and report findings to management
• Empower, engage, educate, and train management and employees on integrity risks
• Conduct risk assessments to identify potential areas of compliance risk and develop strategies to mitigate those risks
• Collaborate with various departments, such as legal, finance, and human resources, to address compliance-related issues
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Recommend and implement improvements to enhance compliance processes
• Perform periodic field visits in the region

Qualifications

• University degree in law, business management or similar fields 
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience working in similar industries in multinational organizations
• Experience working with risk, ethics, integrity and/or compliance in Middle East with international or regional responsibilities
• Experience working within a matrix organization
• Experience in conducting internal audits, investigations, and assessments to identify and rectify compliance issues
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of written and spoken Arabic is desirable.
• Discretion, impartiality, and confidentiality
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with respect for diversity
• This is an individual contributor role so we're looking for a hands on leader with the ability to work independently 

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