Interim Head of Compliance & Integrity

Volkswagen AGOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 2 weeks ago

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Interim Head of Compliance & Integrity

This fixed-term leadership assignment ensures the continuous and effective operation of the Compliance & Integrity function during a maternity leave period. The role combines team leadership, governance, reporting, advisory support and close cooperation with Porsche Holding Salzburg and Volkswagen Group compliance organizations.

Your role:

• Leading the Compliance Team (2 FTE and an intern) and ensuring continuity of all critical Compliance & Integrity activities
• Acting as the main liaison with Porsche Holding Salzburg and Volkswagen Group compliance teams
• Coordinating mandatory group-level reporting, including half-year, Compliance Management System and hot-topic reports
• Representing the function in ethics, operational risk, HR compliance, Center of Competence, outsourcing and other compliance-relevant governance forums
• Monitoring regulatory changes and coordinating their implementation in local policies and control systems
• Managing whistleblowing, ethical, conflict-of-interest and integrity matters, including escalation where required
• Supporting third-party risk processes, compliance approvals, audits and investigations
• Continuously monitoring compliance risks and ensuring their timely assessment, mitigation and escalation to the appropriate management and Group-level functions.
• Providing practical compliance advice to management and responding to ad hoc headquarters inquiries
• Preparing and coordinating the 2027 Compliance Program, including annual compliance objectives, risk assessment activities, reporting, communication, training and policy review plans
• Coordinating compliance communication, awareness campaigns, newsletters and mandatory training programs
• Localizing headquarters communications and ensuring timely data provision to Porsche Holding Salzburg and Volkswagen Group

We are searching for you if you have:

• Higher education degree in law, economics or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in compliance, governance, ethics, legal or internal controls
• Leadership experience and the ability to guide a small professional team
• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to compliance
• Fluent English and native-level Hungarian language skills
• Outstanding collaboration, communication, stakeholder-management and problem-solving skills
• A structured, independent and proactive working style, with sound judgment in sensitive matters
• Experience in an international or group environment

Advantage:

• Knowledge of banking or financial-sector regulation
• Experience with whistleblowing cases, investigations, audits or third-party risk management
• Previous experience in a compliance leadership role

What we can offer:

• A responsible, high-visibility interim leadership role in an international corporate environment
• Close cooperation with Porsche Holding Salzburg and Volkswagen Group compliance experts
• A welcoming, supportive team culture where your expertise and fresh ideas are genuinely valued
• Employment contract or contractor arrangement
• The opportunity to ensure business continuity and make a tangible impact during a critical transition period

If you are interested in the position and believe that your skills align with the requirements, don't hesitate to apply.