Regional Compliance Expert

About the role

The Regional 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in compliance integration for newly acquired or established entities.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between local entities, operating companies, and the Global Integrity Office.
• 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.
• Onboard and develop newly appointed Compliance Managers and Compliance Ambassadors.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.