Risk and Compliance Director

Join Vanderlande: Shape the Future of Logistic Process Automation

Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market. Furthermore, we are also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses, which seamlessly integrate innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

At Vanderlande, you can develop your career, satisfy your ambitions, aspire to new heights, while enjoying personal growth and thriving on achievement.

Your role

As the Director of Compliance and Risk, you will be responsible for further building and strengthening the Compliance organization. In this role, you are responsible for drafting and updating the global Compliance program including – but not limited to – policies regarding export control, trade sanctions, anti-bribery, fraud, antitrust and privacy. The Head of Compliance promotes the compliance conscious culture within the company and collaborates with management worldwide to review all compliance policies. You will work closely with experts from the legal department, HR, Finance and IT to ensure that the Group can maintain their continued growth, by complying with applicable laws, regulations, supervisory requirements, internal policies and procedures. You are responsible for identifying and assessing the compliance risks as well as managing and monitoring of these risks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide input for the company’s medium- and long-term strategy and translate this into a compliance strategy and policies.
• Develop training modules and conduct training for the local management and employees of all entities of Vanderlande Industries.
• Timely address compliance concerns within Vanderlande Industries to minimize risk of default.
• Develop and implement a compliance information system as well as a reporting plan for in case of violations of compliance policies and guidelines.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and reviews to ensure fulfilment of compliance standards. Liaise with HR to ensure implementation of disciplinary action in event of compliance violation.
• Prepare and file compliance reports to appropriate regulatory bodies.
• Act as a trusted advisor for local management and staff in specific transactions and projects; express a high level of integrity to be considered as reliable partner concerning compliance matters.
• Stay abreast of international laws, regulations and guidelines to maintain an up-to-date compliance framework.
• Guide and manage compliance and privacy representatives in various jurisdictions.
• Responsible for compliance with privacy guidelines in various jurisdictions.
• Ensure implementation, observance and awareness of all privacy related measures.
• Manage the Speak Up process, ensure that reports are acted on (conduct investigations) and that whistleblowers are protected.
• Implement and manage the screening of counterparties and the observance of export controls.
• Implement adequate measures to mitigate risks of bribery, agents, gifts, sponsorships, antitrust and money laundering.

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree in law, finance, or business administration. At least 15 years of experience as Compliance Officer in a similar international organization required.
• Deep understanding and knowledge of international compliance regulations and best practices including the GDPR. Expertise on export regulations.
• Communication skills: able to provide training and effectively communicate compliance goals and procedures.
• Analytical skills: experience in conducting research to identify and tackle business areas with high risk of non-compliance.
• Reporting skills: able to produce compliance reports useful in making necessary business adjustments.
• Fluency in Dutch and English verbally and in writing.

Your department

The Global Legal and Compliance Department is responsible for a broad range of activities including commercial contracting, dispute resolution, corporate governance, compliance, privacy, and risk management. This department maintains a solution-oriented approach to solving business challenges. We aim to improve Company growth and profitability by creating opportunities, mitigating risk, enhancing reputation, and promoting ethical behavior.

What we offer

In the challenging and responsible position of Director – Compliance and Risk, you will have the chance to make a significant contribution to industry-leading projects and be connected to our dedicated people and customers. We offer a position in an informal, international and professional working environment with a lot of scope for personal development. By joining our profitable and growing company you will be able to reach your goals and focus on your future.

• 32 vacation days (16 statutory days and a flexible budget worth 16 days).
• Flexible working hours.
• A hybrid workplace (40% working from home and 60% in the office).
• Car lease allowance or options of electric leased car
• A Health & Wellbeing budget worth €300,- per calendar year.
• Commuting allowance, including full reimbursement of travel by public transport.
• Working from home allowance.
• Collective pension scheme and discount on additional health insurance.
• On-site company health centres with a gym, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
• Vanderlande Academy and training facilities to boost your skills.
• A variety in Vanderlande Network communities and initiatives.
• And a great company restaurant and coffee bar with barista.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.