Compliance Officer (Global)

Are you an experienced compliance professional who combines legal expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset? Do you enjoy building networks, influencing stakeholders across cultures, and translating complex regulations into practical business solutions? If so, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the future development of compliance within the global Rothe Erde organization.

This is far more than a traditional compliance role. You will become the central compliance expert for Rothe Erde’s international operations, supporting entities across Europe, Asia, North and South America. Reporting directly to the BU CFO, you will operate within the compliance function of the Segment independently while working closely with senior leadership, Legal, HR, Compliance Managers, external auditors, and local management teams worldwide.

The organization is looking for a professional who can bridge the gap between governance and business operations. Someone who not only understands regulations and compliance frameworks but also knows how to bring them to life within a dynamic industrial environment. You will help create a culture where compliance is not viewed as an administrative burden but as an integral part of daily decision-making and responsible business conduct.

Your Challenge
As Compliance Officer, you will oversee and further develop the compliance framework for Rothe Erde worldwide. Your responsibilities include:

• Advising management, business leaders, and employees on compliance-related matters, including antitrust law, anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, trade compliance, foreign trade regulations, and data protection.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of the global compliance program within the Rothe Erde Business Unit in close collaboration with the compliance function of the Segment.
• Monitoring regulatory developments and translating them into practical policies, procedures, and business guidance.
• Coordinating compliance activities across a global network of Compliance Managers and Compliance Implementation Managers.
• Acting as a trusted advisor for management regarding compliance risks in business transactions, partnerships, M&A activities, and strategic initiatives.
• Supporting investigations, whistleblowing processes, and compliance risk assessments.
• Coordinating external advisors, legal specialists, and auditors where required.
• Preparing compliance reports and management updates.
• Developing targeted awareness programs and training initiatives based on emerging compliance risks and lessons learned throughout the organization.
• Ensuring that compliance remains practical, effective, and embedded within business processes.

A Role with Global Exposure

Although based in Eindhoven, your impact will be international. You will support a network of operations across Europe, Brazil, China, and other international locations. While extensive travel is not expected, occasional international travel may be required to address specific compliance topics, support investigations, conduct workshops, or strengthen compliance awareness within local teams.

The role offers significant visibility throughout the organization and regular interaction with:

• Business Unit Management
• Country CEOs and CFOs
• Legal leadership
• HR leadership
• Compliance Managers worldwide
• External auditors and advisors
• Group-level compliance stakeholders

Your Profile

We are looking for an experienced compliance professional who combines strong legal expertise with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You bring:

• A completed Law degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience within the field of Compliance, Legal, Risk, Governance, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of antitrust law, anti-corruption regulations, anti-money laundering, foreign trade compliance, and corporate governance.
• Experience within an international organization, multinational corporation, consultancy, or law firm.
• The ability to translate complex regulations into practical business solutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive, hands-on, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• The confidence to operate independently and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• A strong sense of integrity and professional judgement.
• Business-fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel occasionally when required.

Robert Walters Netherlands is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.