Senior Compliance Officer

Company Description

SGS Vietnam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SGS, a Swiss company established in 1878 and having its headquarter located at Geneva, Switzerland. SGS Vietnam was established as the first 100% foreign-owned Testing - Inspection - Certification (TIC) company in Vietnam in 1997. 

With a strong commitment to quality, integrity, and innovation, SGS Vietnam plays a vital role in supporting businesses across various industries to meet international standards and regulatory requirements. Our team of over 1,600 dedicated professionals works across 5 dynamic Business Lines, delivering trusted TIC services that help our clients improve performance, ensure compliance, and build sustainable growth.

At SGS Vietnam, we believe that our people are the foundation of our success. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where talent is nurtured, ideas are valued, and career development is actively supported. Joining SGS means becoming part of a global network of experts who are passionate about making a difference.

Job Description

1. Investigation & Integrity Oversight

• Conduct internal investigations related to integrity breaches, misconduct, or whistleblowing cases.
• Ensure all investigations follow SGS Investigation Policy and related guidelines: fair, fact-based, confidential, and independent.
• Prepare investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Support the Compliance Manager in handling complaints and integrity cases.
• Support Legal team on identifying potential risks, bribery by reviewing client's request or order from competent authorities. 
• Localize, draft, review, and update, translate Group Policies issued by Group Compliance, guidelines, all kinds of compliance SOPs, Forms, compliance documentations in both Vietnam and English. 
• Develop and maintain a system to track, monitor, and report on compliance violations and related actions; identify areas for improvement in the compliance program and proposing strategies for continuous improvement.

2. Security Risk

• Responsible for implementing and maintaining security protocols to protect company assets, personnel, and operations. Ensures compliance with security policies and local regulations. 
• Work with local teams to implement security controls (access, surveillance, emergency response).
• Conduct regular site visits and security audits to ensure safety and compliance.
• Maintain incident reports and security logs.
• Localize, draft, update policy in relation to physical and process security.
• Respond to incidents involving theft, vandalism, or unauthorized access and any related incidents and emergencies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with competent authorities, law enforcement or emergency services when needed.
• Daily advise on threat and facilities physical security matters. 

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in internal investigation, anti-corruption program, working with anti-bribery frameworks. Familiarity with inspection operations in TIC industry is preferred.
• University degree in a related field (e.g. Law, Business Administration, People Security University or other relevant disciplines).
• Proficient in compliance regulations, policies, ethical standards, and investigative methodologies.
• Candidates with prior investigative experience in government agencies, banks, insurance companies, or foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises are strongly encouraged to apply. Such backgrounds will be considered a valuable asset during the selection process.
• Strong analytical and interviewing skills.
• Ability to travel for investigations and site security checks.
• Demonstrate work with integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.