Compliance Officer

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 India business but also the rest of the Market Area, ideally based in Delhi or Mumbai, although we are open to strong candidates based outside of India. This is not a position where we will offer relocation.

• Lead in developing a culture of compliance, setting an example for transparency and promoting an environment were speaking up in a professional manner is encouraged.
• Supervise and advise relevant legal entities within one or more Customer Units (CUs) that may span multiple countries and manage not only internal stakeholders (e.g., management, Legal, Sourcing and People colleagues) but also external stakeholders, such as customers and other third parties in relation to compliance demands.
• Provide regular updates to management teams, the compliance organization and others as needed regarding implementation of the compliance program, including relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in area of responsibility.
• Maintain a sound understanding of the local business activities, Ericsson business processes, and ABC laws and regulations as well as their enforcement.
• Identify local Compliance risks and requirements and ensure appropriate systematic mitigation.
• Alongside colleagues from the Headquarters, perform compliance risk assessments, reviews and monitoring.
• Identify local/unit compliance priorities; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (e.g., development of annual compliance plan).
• Supplement group trainings to ensure local requirements are addressed; conduct compliance trainings and ensure appropriate monitoring of compliance training and awareness programs.
• Ensure effective implementation of Third Party Management (TPM) process and train functions involved in the process.
• Assist with assessment and management of material actual or potential conflicts of interest.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the policies relating to reporting of E&C concerns, including lead and/or support remediation activities.
• Assist with or conduct compliance-related merger and acquisition due diligences and implement integration activities in your countries as needed.
• Draft compliance-related reports as required by the Compliance Office and the Head MA Compliance.

• High level of integrity with character consistent with Ericsson values of respect, integrity and perseverance; must be empathetic and willing to listen.
• Degree in Law, Business, Accounting or other university degree suitable for compliance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as impeccable leadership, collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written), second language desirable.
• Working experience 3-5 years in compliance, legal or relevant field.
• Good business knowledge/understanding.
• International experience and cultural awareness.
• Independent, goal-oriented and detailed way of working.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

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