Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer
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Ever since our founder, Genichi Kawakami, established Yamaha Motor, it is our mission to give to ALL our customers KANDO. Not only with our products, but also to our employees. KANDO is a Japanese word to express the feeling of deep satisfaction and excitement you get when you encounter something of exceptional value, quality, and performance.

You have the opportunity to be part of the Yamaha family.

For Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., located at Schiphol-Rijk in the Netherlands, we are looking for a Compliance Officer.

About the role
You are part of the Compliance Department which is responsible for Risk Management and Compliance at Yamaha Motor Europe N.V. (YME), based in Schiphol-Rijk, the Netherlands. Working with your manager, you will support and ensure overall management of Risk and Compliance activities, which are initiated by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (YMC) in Japan and/or triggered by European legislation. The Compliance Department is responsible for establishing Risk and Compliance programs at YME and its branches/subsidiaries and to actively set up, manage and monitor these subjects, ensuring proper control. The position focuses on hands-one (operational tasks) and includes some consultative (developmental) tasks as well.

Your responsibilities:

• Together with your manager, you will oversee and coordinate YME’s Risk and Compliance processes;
• Be a proactive member of the compliance team who contributes to Yamaha’s compliance culture;
• You can set up processes and work with a variety of stakeholders such as Divisions/Branches/Subsidiaries/global Head office to ensure adequate implementation.

Establish and maintain effective internal controls to detect and prevent compliance violations;

• Prepare reports for senior management, highlighting key risks, compliance issues, and any corrective actions taken and ensure regular updates on compliance performance and risk status;
• Conduct training sessions for employees and management on risk and compliance topics, including how to spot potential compliance violations or risks.

You take responsibility for coordinating the closure of audit findings related to compliance and will take initiative in creating monitoring for the implementation of compliance measures within the scope of a 2nd line defence function;

• You will support/take ownership of new compliance topics;
• Various supporting tasks within the scope of Compliance.

What do you bring?

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ relevant experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role;
• Risk management skills/experience are a plus;
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field;
• Can-do and business enabler mindset paired with strong stakeholder management;
• Willingness to pick-up, learn and work on new compliance topics as they present themselves;
• Strong English business language skills, other European languages are a benefit.

About You!
A motivated and inspirational colleague, happy to support the business and truly devoted to customer success. You are a humble team player, who is willing to learn and is not afraid to face challenges. Quality and professionalism lies close to your heart. You know how to work independently (under supervision of your manager) and you will bring added value through strategic, conceptual and analytic thinking as well as through insight in the business (culture).

About Yamaha Motor Europe:
Yamaha Motor Europe is responsible for coordinating the marketing and sales activities of our products in the European marketplace, mainly: Yamaha motorcycles and scooters, marine outboard engines, Wave runner water vehicles, 4-wheel All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV’s) and golf cars.

What’s in it for you?

• A diverse and international environment;
• We offer a hybrid way of working, of course, this includes working from home allowance and a budget for setting up your home office;
• Commuting allowance, holiday allowance, and 28 days off to enjoy as you please;
• 13th-month payment and you will participate in our Bonus Program;
• Pension scheme;
• Learning and development opportunities;
• Discount on Yamaha products;
• Your first contract will be a temporary contract, but with the intention to extend or offer an indefinite contract;
• We support you in getting your motor or boat license;
• Try out our newest models via our private lease plan and staff bike program;
• Free fruits are available in our office;
• You can relish breakfast/lunch at our restaurant, "The Three Forks" at a reasonable price within the office premises;
• Get to know your colleagues during our company/team events and monthly afternoon drinks.

Sounds interesting?
We are looking forward to receiving your CV and motivation letter.

Note, an assessment will be part of our procedure.

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