Regional Chief Compliance Officer (SEA+ANZ)

We are mandated by our client, a US MNC leading player in the building materials industry, to look for a senior director to become a Regional Chief Compliance Officer for the SEA & ANZ region.

This is a high-impact regional role where you’d:

1. Lead compliance strategy & risk management across SEA & Oceania
2. Work directly with senior leadership to drive a world-class compliance program
3. Oversee anti-bribery, trade controls, and regulatory compliance across multiple markets

Responsibilities

• Develop & Execute Compliance Strategy: Lead enterprise compliance programs across multiple regions, ensuring adherence to global and local laws.
• Senior Business Representation: Align compliance strategies with enterprise and regional risk appetite while supporting significant growth investments.
• Leadership & Team Development: Guide direct and indirect teams in building a world-class compliance program.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Commercial, HR, Controllership, and Internal Audit to implement compliance initiatives effectively.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct compliance risk assessments at the country level and develop plans to address identified risks.
• Culture of Integrity: Foster an open reporting environment and drive ethical leadership engagement in the region.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver compliance training and communications to enhance risk awareness and regulatory adherence.
• Monitoring & Testing: Participate in global compliance processes to assess and improve control effectiveness.
• Reporting & Governance: Provide senior management and governance committees with compliance status updates.
• Regulatory Liaison: Act as the point of contact for regulatory agencies, ensuring timely and accurate responses to inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field; advanced degrees (JD, MBA) or compliance certifications (Privacy, Cybersecurity, Certified Ethics Professional) are a plus.
• 10+ years in a senior compliance role within a global organization.
• Strong leadership experience, capable of building and guiding high-performing compliance teams.
• Excellent communication skills across all levels, from senior executives to frontline employees.
• Ability to navigate matrixed organizations and complex regulatory environments.
• Experience with manufacturing facilities and multinational indirect sales networks is a plus.
• Compliance Program Management: Extensive experience managing top-tier compliance programs, ensuring world-class functional oversight, particularly in regional settings.
• Regulatory Expertise: Strong background in anti-bribery compliance, trade controls, and other high-priority compliance risk areas.
• Risk Assessment & Controls: Expertise in compliance risk assessments, control design, and effectiveness testing.

Submit your application or send your resume to chayanit.p@hrnetone.com.