Group Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Manager

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We are looking for

• A Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Manager to be in charge of defining and overseeing the Group Trade Compliance Anti-Money Laundering (AML) policies and strategies globally in the fields of Economic Sanctions, Export Control, Customs, Anti-Boycott, Anti-Money Laundering, and Countering the Financing of Terrorism

We count on you to

• Defining and overseeing the effective implementation of the Group Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering policy and strategy globally
  • Including reviewing and revising Group compliance resources, policies, procedures, and templates currently in place, and taking appropriate steps to improve their overall program effectiveness)
• Setting up and leading the Group Trade Compliance Coordination Committee (GTCC) with relevant regulatory experts and stakeholders, to discuss Group Trade Compliance policies updates
• Providing regulatory counsels, support, and expertise to answer Global Business Units needs in collaboration with the regulatory experts
• Ensuring regulatory watch, alerting the Group Chief Compliance Officer promptly on any new regulation that may impact the Group, and enhancing/updating the Group Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering policy accordingly
• Alerting the Group Chief Compliance Officer of any red alert, reputational or legal risk, or possible non-compliant transaction
• Ensuring that compliance efforts are appropriately documented and monitored
  • Defining and updating Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering clauses templates, compliance letters, and negotiating provisions with business partners (customers, suppliers, distributors, among others)
• Conducting risk assessments and identifying potential areas of compliance risk
  • Provide guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future
  • Collaborate with all functions and the various business managers to identify potential areas of compliance risk within the organization and oversee the development of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues
  • Request internal/external audits to identify possible weaknesses or risks
• Recommending the initiation of investigative procedures in response to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and the Code of Business Integrity
  • Overseeing investigations with the Group Chief Compliance Officer and acting as liaison with governments and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, law firms, among others)
• Defining and approving a comprehensive educational and training program that focuses on the relevant elements of the Group Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Program, including investigations, as well as industry-specific rules and regulations
• Ensuring a global communication plan for policies related to Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering
• Liaising with external law firms, banks, regulatory bodies, and Government authorities on Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering related issues
• Providing advice and arbitration on Trade Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering issues when needed
• Representing the Group before the official bodies and professional federations concerned and approving all Group’s positions that may be critical and impactful for the Group before release

 

You can count on us for
Value for you

• The position presents an exceptional opportunity for you to join a thriving Service Line within our General Counsel team and take part in an ambitious transformation initiative Solvay has, to enhance its capabilities and enable us to upscale further 
• You will have the opportunity to become a key piece of our team and enjoy a considerable level of independence to determine how we can achieve our goals for process standardization. This involves thinking on a global scale while guiding regional and local implementations, allowing for ample recognition of the candidate's contributions

 

You will bring
Education and experience

• Degree in Law and/or Master’s Degree in Ethics and Compliance, International Trade, or equivalent

• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in-house in a Trade Compliance and/or legal role

• Experienced within export control, sanctions, customs, legal, or related fields

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