Regional Compliance Manager – Americas

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Compliance Program & Governance

- Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance, governance, and risk management programs across the region, including Joint Ventures, closing identified gaps through practical, business-oriented solutions.
- Own and maintain the regional application of Omya's Code of Conduct, ensuring it is communicated, understood, and embedded in day-to-day business practices.
- Conduct regular risk assessments at Regional, Area, and Country level to identify high-risk areas for fraud and non-compliance and track corrective actions to closure.
- Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs across the region.
- Act as a trusted advisor to regional and local business leaders on compliance risk.
- Track compliance findings and trends over time to inform continuous improvement of policies, controls, and training.

Investigations & Fraud

- Independently lead internal investigations into fraud, misconduct, and non-compliance across business functions, managing the full lifecycle from planning and evidence gathering through interviews, findings, and remediation.
- Oversee the whistleblowing hotline and other reporting channels, ensuring safe and confidential escalation for employees.

Stakeholder Management

- Partner with Group/Regional Compliance, Legal, Regional Management, and Business Process Owners on cross-functional compliance initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; relevant certification preferred (e.g., CFE, CCEP, CAMS).
- 5+ years in compliance, investigations, or regulatory roles, ideally with fraud investigation or anti-corruption (ABC) experience, in a regional or multinational setting.
- Demonstrated experience leading internal investigations, including interviewing, evidence handling, and case documentation.
- Experience building or managing compliance programs, including training and awareness initiatives.
- Spanish/English required; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong risk-based, analytical, and problem-solving skills; comfortable operating with pragmatism in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Willingness to travel 30-50% across the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

- Hybrid Work Model:  Flexibility to work from home and in the office, helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
- Ticket Restaurant : Enjoy a daily meal allowance to support your well-being.
- Flexible retribution : Kindergarten & Transport
- 30 Labor Days of Holidays : Ample time off to relax and recharge.
- Language Lessons:  Access to language lessons to help you grow both personally and professionally.
- Medical Insurance : 60% company-subsidized medical insurance for employees, with the option to extend coverage to family members at a highly competitive rate.
- Open and Modern Office Environment: Work in a collaborative, innovative, and comfortable space designed for your success.