Job Description

Company Description

Veolia group is the global leader in optimized resource management. The Group designs and provides water, waste and energy management solutions that contribute to the sustainable development of communities and industries. Through its three complementary business activities, Veolia helps to develop access to resources, preserve available resources, and to replenish them.



This position is responsible for leading the compliance function in Asia to drive a consistent approach to compliance across our operations and also to support the Chief Compliance Officer - Asia for the rest of the Asia countries as needed. The role will set up/build upon the compliance framework to ensure an effective compliance program and infrastructure required to drive a compliance culture in Veolia.

He/she supports Veolia\'s Asia Compliance Department in developing strategies for addressing the company\'s global compliance risks, increasing the quality and accessibility of compliance services to Veolia\'s businesses. The location of the position is flexible in Asia, and this position directly and functionally reports to the Chief Compliance Officer - Asia, and operationally reports to the Business Unit Director.

• Implement effective policies and procedures for the compliance program and provide day-to-day compliance support for the Korea operations;
• Develop and implement an effective compliance training and communication program, including promoting understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related regulations, policies and procedures, and appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers. Must be able to leverage technology, develop and implement new methods of training to ensure compliance messages are well delivered;
• Provide reports on a regular basis to keep senior management informed of the progress and operation of the compliance program;
• Monitor regulatory activities and remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends;
• Coordinate the identification and tracking, in conjunction with the relevant teams, of potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk, and develop and implement corrective action plans for resolutions of problematic issues;
• Together with the Asia Chief Compliance Officer, and in partnership with Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Control, Internal Audit and other relevant teams ensure that reported compliance concerns are promptly and thoroughly investigated with suitable corrective, remedial or disciplinary measures taken, where appropriate. Generally exercise oversight over compliance investigations, monitor trends and implement a robust compliance investigation training program;
• Support the Asia Chief Compliance Officer in developing and managing projects and in communicating progress on key initiatives to all employees;
• Develop and implement together with the Asia Chief Compliance Officer an effective compliance program, with a view to a robust compliance culture in the organization, focused on prevention, detection and response;
• Oversee development and maintenance of the Compliance portal where compliance team members can share documents, best practices and information across borders.

Qualifications

• A good Bachelor\'s degree in Law or Finance with minimum ten (10) years\' experience in the legal, compliance, finance, audit or investigation profession, preferably including experience in building compliance infrastructure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluency in English is required. Fluency in French or other Asian languages is helpful.
• Experience leading cross-cultural initiatives and working in a global matrixed environment.
• Demonstrate familiarity with operational, financial, quality assurance and human resources
• procedures, including whistleblowing management.
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence individuals at all levels of the organization and operating in different cultures, geographies and functions. Experience in management of compliance professionals preferred.
• Ability to lead, as well as be part of, a project team by taking a consultative approach to design and drive solutions through influence within the Compliance Group.
• Strong project management skills.
• Be able to innovate and implement compliance and risk management programs and systems.
• Practical approach to compliance, with a strong strategic business partner mentality and an in-depth understanding of how successful in-house corporate compliance departments function.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility with a variety of individuals at all levels and of different cultures.
• Ability to facilitate group working sessions among group members of diverse cultural backgrounds and of all levels within the organization to drive towards outcomes. Comfortable working with and speaking in front of all levels of the organization, including senior leaders.
• Capacity to travel is required

Additional Information

Remuneration packages will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested parties please apply with full curriculum vitae with Current & Expected Salary and Available Date.

Working Location: Singapore

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination. Veolia China Holding Limited is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all qualified candidates. The information provided will be treated in strict confidence and be used only for consideration of your application for relevant / similar posts within the Veolia Group. All personal data of unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed within 24 months from the date of application.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.

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