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Responsibilities:

• Framework Development: Enhance and further develop a group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that sets minimum standards for all units and develop mandatory policies aligned with Freudenberg Corporate guidelines while allowing flexibility for local adaptations
• Decentralized Governance: Enhance the Compliance Committee function across business units and establish an effective compliance reporting system. Implement a matrix reporting structure to ensure transparency and accountability
• Investigations: Support and lead compliance investigations in alignment with the Head of Compliance and Freudenberg Head of Corporate Audit
• Risk Assessment: Conduct annual compliance risk assessments for each unit based on local regulations and business activities. Develop risk heat maps to identify high-risk areas and prioritize resources effectively
• Training & Awareness: Roll out group-wide compliance training programs with localized content for regional regulations. Utilize e-learning platforms for consistency and tracking
• Monitoring & Auditing: Implement centralized monitoring tools for policy adherence. Schedule periodic assurance audits for decentralized units, focusing on high-risk processes
• Reporting & Escalation: Define standardized reporting templates for all units to ensure consistent and transparent communication
• Technology Enablement: Drive the long-term development and deployment of a compliance management system accessible to all units for policy updates, reporting, and tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Freudenberg Corporate Functions)
• Support other compliance projects and M&A post-merger integration activities
• Framework Development: Enhance and further develop a group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that sets minimum standards for all units and develop mandatory policies aligned with Freudenberg Corporate guidelines while allowing flexibility for local adaptations.
• Decentralized Governance: Enhance the Compliance Committee function across business units and establish an effective compliance reporting system. Implement a matrix reporting structure to ensure transparency and accountability
• Investigations: Support and lead compliance investigations in alignment with the Head of Compliance and Freudenberg Head of Corporate Audit
• Risk Assessment: Conduct annual compliance risk assessments for each unit based on local regulations and business activities. Develop risk heat maps to identify high-risk areas and prioritize resources effectively
• Training & Awareness: Roll out group-wide compliance training programs with localized content for regional regulations. Utilize e-learning platforms for consistency and tracking
• Monitoring & Auditing: Implement centralized monitoring tools for policy adherence. Schedule periodic assurance audits for decentralized units, focusing on high-risk processes
• Reporting & Escalation: Define standardized reporting templates for all units to ensure consistent and transparent communication
• Technology Enablement: Drive the long-term development and deployment of a compliance management system accessible to all units for policy updates, reporting, and tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Freudenberg Corporate Functions)
• Support other compliance projects and M&A post-merger integration activities

Qualifications:

• University degree in Law, Business, or a related field with a focus on Compliance or Risk Management
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management within an international environment
• Proven expertise in compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and investigation processes
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance best practices
• Strategic thinker with excellent execution skills and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organization

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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