Group Director, Global Anti-Corruption Compliance

Job Description

To oversee and provide support on all global anti-corruption compliance matters within DP World and ensure that the Group conducts its business at the highest level of integrity and in full compliance with the applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as the Group’s internal policies, professional standards and best industry practices.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide pro-active, effective, reliable and user-friendly leadership, guidance, advice and assistance to the Group Sr. VP – Compliance, Senior management and Business Units on compliance matters affecting any aspect of DP World’s business and ensure that the DP World’s compliance obligations are always met, taking initiative in identifying and resolving problems and issues.
• Lead the global development and implementation of appropriate anti-corruption compliance controls, policies and processes at DP World, that adequately meet the needs of the Group and address its compliance obligations globally.
• Proactively identify the relevant laws and regulations affecting the Group from a compliance perspective and translate such laws and regulations into DP World’s compliance policies and processes, including, but not limited to Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Third Party Due Diligence and emerging Supply Chain Due Diligence matters affecting the Group.
• Develop strategic relationships with functions, including Business Development, Technology and Internal Audit to develop risk-based reporting metrics. Drive implementation of quarterly reporting capability, considering all compliance-related functions.
• Lead engagements with external parties, as needed, and internal stakeholders to deploy automated procedures to manage anti-corruption initiatives, gifts and hospitality, training, third party due diligence, compliance-related audits and Supply Chain due diligence activities.
• Conduct anti-bribery & corruption advisory work for key stakeholders; senior leadership and management, Regional Heads of Compliance, Compliance Managers, country level Integrity Champions, etc,
• Proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to embedding a strong culture of anti-bribery & corruption compliance
• Coordinate with corporate functions, regional offices and business units within DP World and monitor compliance with the internal Group global policies at DP World, and ensure that such policies are complied with, and lead the implementation of necessary controls to prevent / mitigate violations of Group global policies, and specifically undertake periodic reviews of the Group global policy compliance self-certifications by the businesses, and other company compliance programmes.
• Report to the Group Sr. VP – Compliance on internal and external compliance issues across the group, and prepare regular compliance reports periodically.
• Support the Group Sr. VP – Compliance and lead the review, drafting and provision of advice on a broad range of regulatory and compliance documentation, ensuring all compliance requirements are met within those documents.
• Work with corporate functions and other departments to identify and monitor their existing compliance activities and report regularly to the Group Sr. VP – Compliance on potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; and develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to deal with similar situations in the future.
• Assist in addressing internal and external compliance related requests.
• To act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Founder’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.
• To perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications, Experience And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level preferred in relevant areas of study (e.g. business administration, finance, law or a related field).
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience as a senior compliance manager or officer (or a similar role) in a multinational organisation.
• Expertise in the relevant Anti-Bribery and Corruption Regulations, including extensive experience managing gifts and hospitality, due diligence and other related matters (i.e., FCPA an UK Bribery Act experience).
• Expertise in developing and deploying risk and technology based due diligence procedures.
• Significant project based project management focused on deploying new programs and enhancing existing procedures.
• Conducting compliance-related audits related to anti-corruption compliance.
• Certified compliance professional is a plus.
• Highly ethical, principled and diligent with excellent planning skills.
• Highly numerate with a commitment to producing quality work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in change management and deploying new tools, processes, and decision support.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Well-developed planning and organising skills and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Able to work independently and uses own initiative to support other members of the Department.
• Proficient computer skills.