Regional Ethics & Compliance Manager

Be part of something bigger!

As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 24 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and almost € 5.3 billion in combined revenue in 2023, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

About the role

Regional Ethics & Compliance Manager play a key role in supporting and locally driving the execution of Bekaert’s global compliance program (which is built around three core pillars: Educate, Examine, and Enforce). In this role, you will lead a significant number of internal investigations and play a key role in shaping and executing our third-party risk management efforts.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute globally to core elements of Bekaert’s compliance framework while maintaining a regional focus on EMEA, India, and the Americas. You will work in close collaboration with regional business stakeholders, compliance peers, and global support functions.

Your Impact as Regional Ethics & Compliance Manager

Global scope:

• Participate in the development and rollout of compliance policies and internal controls, ensuring global alignment with laws, regulations, and corporate values.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of global compliance awareness initiatives (Educate).
• Support global monitoring efforts and conduct risk assessments to identify areas for program focus (Examine). Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation strategies.
• Promote and help manage Bekaert’s integrity reporting channel (Whispli) and third-party screening tool (Exiger), in close cooperation with support staff in Legal & Compliance (paralegal and admin).
• Monitor and analyze integrity case data to identify trends and support risk-based program enhancements.

Regional scope

• Lead and support investigations under Bekaert’s Code of Conduct, ensuring timely and effective remediation in coordination with relevant stakeholders (Enforce).
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related topics, including policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms.
• Serve as compliance point of contact for India, EMEA, and the Americas, advising local business leaders and teams on compliance-related matters.
• Co-lead three regional compliance committees
• Build and manage a network of Compliance Champions and actively promote a culture of integrity within the region.
• Stay current on relevant regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices, and communicate updates to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Review third-party approval requests and monitoring alerts and provide risk-based advice to the business. Manage the ABC pre-approval process.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, as well as relevant internal functions (Legal, Audit, HR, GBS), to ensure smooth handling of compliance topics.

About You

Essential skills & competencies

• Master’s degree in law, Business Administration or Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ compliance-related work experience, with a proven track record in leading internal compliance investigations.
• Solid understanding of anti-bribery/anti-corruption, fraud and antitrust regulations.
• Ability to manage compliance programs; to effectively provide training and communicate standards of conduct, legal principles, and behavioral expectations, and to advise management on compliance related issues.
• Ability to balance autonomy with collaboration in a global working environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

What is in it for you?

• Hybrid working system
• A Competitive salary with Benefits.
• Learning programs developed by our L&D department.
• A great opportunity to play your part in an international growth story.
• A chance to grow along with your responsibilities (national or international).
• Cool colleagues all over the world.

Be bold and take the leap!

We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers