Regional Compliance Officer

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.   

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAP is a global powerhouse specializing in business software solutions, consistently supporting companies of various sizes across multiple industries to realize their full potential. Our end-to-end enterprise application software, analytics, intelligent solutions, and experience management duties are presently serving more than 440,000 customers in over 180 countries.

We are seeking motivated, pioneering professionals to join our dynamic team as we continually pave the way for transformative business operations. At SAP, your contributions will help in reaching millions of lives and businesses, making a significant impact on a global scale.

SAP is more than just a software company - we are a diverse community focused on enabling innovation, encouraging personal and professional growth, and fostering an inclusive work environment. We place a high value on continuous learning, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement.

We are now looking for remarkable individuals who are energized by technology, driven to produce solutions, and keen to accelerate their career in a technology-first environment. At SAP, you will not only have the ability to transform businesses, but also contribute towards making the world a better place. So, come and join SAP where innovation and creativity thrive.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Office of Ethics and Compliance (OEC) is a part of the CEO Board Area, and reports to both SAP SE’s CEO and with a dotted line to the Audit Committee of the Supervisory Board. Our mission is to advance SAP’s business goals by promoting a culture of integrity, and by mitigating a defined set of legal risks. The OEC is responsible for various SAP compliance initiatives, including oversight and support of the SAP Code of Business Conduct, employee compliance training and communications, and the global governance document framework. Our remit mainly includes prevention, detection and reaction to corruption, bribery, and significant fraud and as such ensure company’s adherence to the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), the UK Bribery Act, and other global anti-corruption and bribery laws.
 

EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS

The successful candidate will be expected to manage the Latin America Field Compliance Organization of the OEC. This includes ownership in managing a dynamic landscape. His/her key responsibilities will be:
 

• Working with the Global Field Compliance Officer to guide the OEC Field Compliance strategy and oversee the Field Compliance Program in LAC
• Manage and provide direction to the Field Compliance Officers’ team in LAC
• Work with the Global Field Compliance Officer to establish standards and implementing procedures to ensure that the compliance programs in LAC are effective and efficient in identifying & preventing anti-bribery and corruption risks
• Actively and efficiently orchestrate consequence management.
• Support the Field Compliance aspects of managing third party relationships in LAC
• Align with the Global Field Compliance Officer and the OEC Learning team to implement the Field compliance training strategy, both team internal as well as for the internal and external target groups
• Collaborate with other departments (e.g., GRAS, People Orga, Internal Audit, Global Legal, Export Controls & Sanctions, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and to resolve difficult legal compliance issues
• Interact with senior executives and leaders in LAC on Field Compliance campaigns and issues
• Monitor global compliance trends and changes to legal and regulatory climate in the area of anti-corruption and bribery
• Managing interactions with regional and local law enforcement authorities

The position enjoys excellent exposure within the senior business on a regional scale.

The position reports to the OEC Global Field Compliance Officer.
 

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Preferably accredited lawyer, or proven success in academic legal studies and related professional application
• Hands-on with extreme attention to detail and written documentation
• Proactive, dynamic and result driven individual
• Strong grasp of code of conduct, business ethics policies and current compliance practices
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior leadership in dynamic environments
• Very good communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent business English and Portuguese language skills are required; additional language skills in Spanish are welcome  
   

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Solid and proven work experience in legal and/ or compliance organizations, with a dedicated focus on anti-fraud and anti-corruption mandate
• Solid and proven formal people management experience in international, diverse and virtual teams with sensitivity to cultural differences

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Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.   

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Requisition ID: 394753  | Work Area: Administration  | Expected Travel: 0 - 10%  | Career Status: Management  | Employment Type: Regular Full Time   | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.

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