Compliance Manager

EMEA Recruitment is partnering with a global organization to recruit an Compliance Manager.

This role sits at the heart of the organization’s regional Compliance framework, with responsibility for strengthening ethics, risk management, and investigation processes across EMEA.

You will work closely with regional and global Legal & Compliance stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to the business while driving consistency, clarity, and continuous improvement.

A strong opportunity for a Compliance professional who enjoys building frameworks, leading investigations, and embedding a speak-up culture within a complex, international environment.

Key responsibilities of the Compliance Manager:

• Support the ongoing development, standardization, and enhancement of the Ethics & Compliance program across EMEA
• Monitor and assess regulatory and legal developments, translating changes into practical Compliance guidance for the business
• Contribute to the design, implementation, monitoring, and auditing of policies, procedures, and controls, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements
• Lead regional Compliance risk assessments, including third-party risk management initiatives
• Deliver training and awareness initiatives to employees and business partners, promoting a strong culture of ethics and accountability
• Oversee and enhance incident management processes, including whistleblowing frameworks, regulatory reporting obligations, and internal investigations
• Lead internal investigations and case management activities across EMEA, with involvement in global matters where required
• Collaborate closely with global Legal & Compliance leadership and regional teams to improve data, reporting, and Compliance analytics

Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Law (LLM), with a Dutch law qualification
• Proven professional experience working within the Netherlands, ideally in a multinational or matrix organization
• Strong understanding of Compliance frameworks, investigations, whistleblower programs, and risk assessment methodologies
• Experience operating across multiple jurisdictions within EMEA with ability to balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism
• German language skills are desirable, alongside fluent English
• Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable operating at both business and senior leadership level

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.