Job Description

About this opportunity !

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to be part of our team in India! The Compliance Office has the group responsibility for three compliance areas: antitrust (compliance with competition law), anti-corruption (compliance with corruption and bribery law) and anti-money laundering (AML). The Compliance Office within Group Function (GF) Legal Affairs & Compliance develop and maintain Ericsson\xe2\x80\x99s Ethics and Compliance Program (E&C Program). Compliance teams in the Market Areas or operational units are responsible for supporting and monitoring the execution of the ethics and compliance program in all operating units and legal entities within the countries of responsibility. They provide advice to management and all employees regarding Compliance-related matters.

Role & Responsibility:

• 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.
• Coordinate and advise a select group of legal entities within one or more Customer Units (CUs) in our India business and manage not only internal stakeholders (e.g., management, legal, ICS, sourcing and HR colleagues, compliance network) 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 and Ericsson business processes, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify local/unit compliance priorities; plan and prioritize activities based on risk on a prescribed cycle (e.g., development of annual compliance plan).
• Ensure the publication of compliance-related Group steering documents and localize in alignment with Group where needed.
• Identify local Compliance risks and requirements and ensure appropriate systematic mitigation.
• Alongside colleagues from the headquarters, perform compliance risk assessments, reviews and monitoring.
• 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 implementation of the policies and directives relating to reporting of violations and concerns. Apply the case management system and lead and/or support investigations and remediation.
• Manage reporting to relevant stakeholders where applicable compliance-related reports of misconduct, investigations, and remediation efforts.
• Work with local head(s) of legal and other stakeholders to ensure that interactions with local authorities & regulators are coordinated and implement processes to identify and handle regulatory requests and deadlines.
• Assist with or conduct compliance-related merger and acquisition due diligences and implement integration activities in your countries as needed.
• Draft compliance-related reports

Profile and Competence requirements

• High level of integrity with character consistent with Ericsson values of respect, integrity and perseverance; must be empathetic and willing to listen.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership, mentor, and conflict resolution skills.
• Juris Doctor, Business, Accounting or other university degree suitable for compliance.
• Proficient in English, second language desirable.
• Working experience 5-8 years in compliance, legal or other relevant field (finance, audit).
• Working experience in compliance area, at least 3 years of anti-bribery and corruption compliance or addressing compliance topics
• Experience in antitrust, competition, AML, data privacy or trade compliance is a plus.
• Good business knowledge/understanding.
• Excellent networking ability and social skills including the ability to handle executive level internal and external contacts, including government authorities and regulators.
• International experience and cultural awareness.
• Independent, goal-oriented and detailed way of working.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Why Join Ericsson?

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