(Immediate Start) Compliance Officer

Job Description

Our Exciting Opportunity

The Compliance Office within Group Function (GF) Legal Affairs & Compliance develops and maintains Ericsson's Ethics and Compliance Program (E&C Program). Members of the E&C team sitting in the Market Areas or operational units are responsible for supporting and monitoring the execution of the E&C program in all operating units and legal entities within their countries of responsibility. They provide advice to management and all employees regarding Compliance-related matters. They are supported by Group Compliance units.

We are currently looking for a Compliance Officer to support our business in India as well as the rest of Market Area Southeast Asia Oceania & India. The role is hybrid with an office first approach (in office approximately 60%) and is located in Gurgaon, India.

Role outline:

- Lead in developing a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency and promoting an environment where speaking up about compliance concerns is encouraged.
- Advise relevant Customer Units (CUs) in India about compliance with Ericsson's Code of Conduct and operating with ethics and integrity.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including management, Legal, Sourcing and People colleagues, as well as external stakeholders such as customers and other third parties.
- Provide regular updates to management teams, the compliance organization and others as needed regarding the implementation of the compliance program, including relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in your area of responsibility.
- Maintain a sound understanding of local business activities, Ericsson business processes, and anti-corruption laws and regulations as well as their enforcement.
- Identify local compliance risks and requirements and ensure appropriate systematic mitigation.
- Alongside Group Compliance colleagues, perform compliance risk assessments, reviews and monitoring.
- Identify local/unit compliance priorities; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (i.e., development of annual compliance plan).
- Conduct compliance trainings and ensure appropriate monitoring of compliance training and awareness programs. Supplement group trainings to ensure local requirements are addressed.
- Ensure the effective implementation of Third Party Management.
- Provide training to internal colleagues about compliance topics.
- Ensure the effective implementation of compliance policies including Conflicts of Interest, Gifts Entertainment & Hospitality, and Contributions.
- Support remediation of misconduct and process gaps.
- Develop solutions to compliance -related issues with a problem-solving, practical approach.
- Assist with or conduct compliance-related merger and acquisition due diligence and implement integration activities in your countries as needed.
- Draft compliance-related reports as required by the Compliance Office and the Head of Compliance, India.

Profile and competence requirements:

- High level of integrity with character consistent with Ericsson values of professionalism, respect, perseverance, and integrity; must be empathetic and willing to listen.
- Degree in Law, Business, Accounting or other university degree suitable for compliance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); proficiency in Hindi and/or other major Indian languages preferred.
- Working experience 4-6 years in compliance, legal or other relevant field.
- Good business knowledge/understanding.
- International experience and cultural awareness.
- Independent, goal-oriented, detailed and systematic way of working.
- Comfort with ambiguity and operating in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to execute projects efficiently and with urgency
- Ability to operate across multiple time zones
- Willingness to travel

Why join Ericsson

At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

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Primary country and city: India (IN) || Gurgaon

Req ID: 772619