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.