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Regional Compliance Expert
Permanent

About Heraeus

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a family-owned global technology group headquartered in Hanau, Germany, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality. Working with customers around the world, we shape the future and provide vital innovations in the areas of Precious Metals, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. Heraeus is one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany and has a team of around 15,100 employees in 40 countries.

About Heraeus Business Solutions

Heraeus Business Solutions brings together various corporate functions that act as competence centers for the entire Heraeus Group. Based at five sites worldwide, our experts develop customized solutions for our operating businesses, establish best practices and provide advice in the areas of human resources, legal, marketing and communications, sustainability, occupational health and safety, environmental protection, purchasing, finance and accounting, and taxes. To ensure the satisfaction of our internal customers, proximity to the business and ongoing dialogue are particularly important to us. We promote a culture of learning and facilitate the ongoing development of our 400 specialists to help them reach their full potential.

TheRegional Compliance Expert (Americas)serves as a key member of the Group Integrity Office, partnering with Compliance Officers, Compliance Managers, and business leaders throughout North and South America. In this influential advisory role, you will support the implementation of Heraeus' global compliance framework while ensuring alignment with local regulations, business and cultural considerations.

Reporting functionally to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will act as a trusted advisor and facilitator across multiple operating companies, helping drive a consistent and effective compliance management system throughout the region.

The following challenges await you:

Compliance Program Support:

• Advise regional Compliance Managers on implementing global compliance requirements and policies.
• Support the practical application of compliance standards across legal entities throughout the Americas.
• Provide guidance on local regulatory requirements and compliance-related business matters.
• Assist with compliance integration for newly acquired or established entities.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between local entities, operating companies, and the Global Integrity Office.

Training:

• Support and deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Conduct on-site compliance training sessions and audits as needed.
• Foster knowledge sharing and consistency across the regional compliance community.
• Help onboard and develop newly appointed Compliance Managers and Compliance Ambassadors.

Investigations & Risk Management

• Support internal investigations, including fact-finding, evidence gathering, and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with managing external counsel when directed.
• Monitor regional compliance trends and emerging risks.
• Escalate recurring risk patterns and compliance concerns to the Global Integrity Office.
• Contribute regional perspectives to compliance risk assessments and program enhancements.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide regular updates regarding compliance activities, audit outcomes, and risk observations.
• Partner with business leaders, legal teams, and compliance professionals across the Americas.
• Share compliance best practices and regulatory developments affecting the region.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compliance, ethics, investigations, risk management, or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a multinational organization and supporting diverse business operations.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks and standards, including areas such as:
  • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption
  • Fraud prevention
  • Conflicts of interest
  • AML/CTF compliance
  • Third-party risk management
  • Supply chain compliance
• Experience providing practical compliance advice to business stakeholders.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Americas region.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (JD, MBA, Master's) or professional certifications such as: CCEP-I, CIA, CFE

• Experience with global compliance management systems and program implementation.
• Knowledge of international standards such as ISO 37301 and the U.S. DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP).
• Spanish language proficiency.

Curious? Apply now!

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 59690 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Corporate Functions, is happy to assist you by email: ((cust_RecTeam)). Or visit us at jobs.heraeus.com.