Chief Ethics Officer

Chief Ethics Officer

Introduction to the job

As Chief Ethics Officer you will drive a culture of integrity throughout ASML. You will enable, promote and drive ethical business conduct globally through the design and effective implementation of Ethics, and Human Rights programs. You will be responsible for overseeing and investigating all matters reported globally to our Speak Up system, including those reported by external parties relating to our Code of Conduct and Human Rights policy.

The function reports to the Global Chief Compliance Officer and is part of the Legal & Compliance function within ASML. You will lead a team of highly qualified professionals in Ethics, Business Integrity and Human Rights and maintain a network of Ethics liaisons in the business.

ASML is active in multiple jurisdictions and subject to multiple, often extraterritorially applicable, laws and regulations. Geopolitical stakes and the strategic importance of the semiconductor industry make compliance crucial. This makes this position challenging, complex and key within ASML.

Role and responsibilities

• Establish and maintain Ethics & Business Integrity (E&BI) programs by ensuring roll out and systematic review of relevant policies including Code of Conduct, Speak Up & Non-retaliation and Human Rights globally. Lead regional ethics/compliance officers and Ethics Liaison network, consisting of ~70 Ethics Liaisons worldwide for assistance with local implementation of policies, training and ethics investigations. Carry out annual risk assessments for relevant Ethics and Business Integrity areas and ensure controls are adequate and make recommendations for improved measures, when necessary. Stay abreast of the evolving industry landscape including laws, regulations and guidance along with industry leading practices.
• Oversee, coordinate and perform Ethics Investigations, make recommendations on disciplinary actions and drive the mindset whereby integrity is leading in decision making.
• Lead the human rights program based on UNGP’s and OECD guidelines as set out within CSRD and CSDDD (or other country-specific legislation such as LkSG in Germany). Work closely with the ESG team and ensure roadmap will address human rights related double materiality findings.
• Provide written recommendations on human rights related in connection with UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act) and any other legal requirements placed on companies (or newly introduced).
• For the purposes of German legislation, act as the ‘human rights officer’ who is responsible for monitoring the risk management within our supply chains.
• Establish and maintain an annual global training plan for Ethics & Business Integrity policies and ensure high quality on-boarding curriculum with annual refreshers to be conducted in accordance with approved global E&BI curriculum. Develop and manage guidance & tools to support the business in embedding E&BI into operations, including leadership, performance management and decision-making. Actively involve global and regional leadership to leverage key E&BI messages and to maintain high level of awareness (Tone from the Top). Liaise with the regional ethics/compliance officers and Country Managers to ensure appropriate local implementation of E&BI policies, training and awareness programs.
• Enforce, Monitor and Report on Ethics and Business Integrity. Monitor effectiveness of the E&BI programs by developing and maintaining a monitoring plan. Work closely with Communications to support internal and external communication efforts to improve trust and speak up culture within ASML. Conduct annual ethics survey, interpret results and work with relevant stakeholders (management and HR) in areas where results show low(er) scores than expected. Enhance tooling for certain E&BI programs in order to be able to monitor and report effectively. Analyze ethics reports and cases, issues, complaints and external landscape with a view to identifying trends and priorities for the further development of the ethics and business integrity programs. Respond to trends either identified within data or which are brought via other channels. Regularly update the Ethics Committee on significant trends and the status of compliance programs. Jointly with HR and Employee Relations, implement appropriate sanction policy for breaches of policies.
• Team Leadership. Lead and develop the team to ensure that each employee is able to contribute fully. Increase capabilities for case handling, not only by increasing number of ethics officers but also by improving skills and knowledge how to best handle ethics reports. Regularly update ethics investigations processes globally by updating and maintaining an ethics investigations procedure and leading an integrated global investigations function which includes working with and training a pool of investigators within ASML.

Education and experience

• Master degree in business or law;
• 8-12 years of related professional experience;
• 5+ years of relevant experience in establishing and monitoring Ethics and Compliance programs, preferably in a large corporate, legal or audit firm.
• Experience in working abroad is a pre;
• Fluent in English

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems.

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills:

• Expert in relevant laws and regulations and strong knowledge and network support you in the implementation of best practices with eye for detail
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and establish rapport with employees as well as other internal and external stakeholders; team player and coach
• High ethical awareness and operating with highest level of integrity, unbiased and experienced in handling sensitive cases and information
• Strong drive with a hands-on, structured, accurate and result-oriented working style; sense of ownership with good time management
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and drive others, build relationships and influence other functional areas
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business issues into simple problem statements, clear processes and actions

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

About Us

ASML is a leading supplier of lithography equipment, used by the world’s top chipmakers to print microchips that are increasingly powerful, fast and energy efficient. Working at ASML is inspiring, no matter what field you're in. That’s because we push the boundaries of technology: if it’s moving the world forward, chances are, we’re behind it. In fact, we’re probably a part of the electronic device you’re using right now.

We’re a global team of more than 32,000 people from 122 different nationalities and counting. Headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands, our operations are spread across Europe, Asia and the US.