Regional Compliance Officer, APAC

Role Summary

As part of the Group Compliance function, Scania is looking for a Regional Compliance Officer to lead the regional compliance agenda across Asia & Pacific, covering Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

The position will be based in Singapore and will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Group Compliance in Sweden. The role will work closely with the Executive Regional Director for Asia & Pacific, regional and business unit management teams, and relevant corporate and commercial functions.

This is a senior regional role with strategic responsibility for advising leadership and business stakeholders, managing compliance risks across multiple jurisdictions, and driving consistent implementation of the Scania Group Compliance Program throughout the region.

Qualifications and experience

• 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.

Job Responsibilities

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.

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.