EMEA Compliance Officer

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated EMEA Compliance Officer to join our regional compliance team at ContiTech. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening our culture of integrity and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and internal policies across the EMEA region.

You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, supporting compliance risk management, delivering training initiatives, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our global compliance framework.

 

Key Tasks / Responsibilities

Compliance Advisory & Risk Mitigation

• Provide practical, business-oriented advice on compliance matters, including: Business ethics, Antitrust / competition law, Corruption prevention, Data privacy, Artificial intelligence governance, Anti-money laundering and fraud
• Assess compliance risks and support proactive mitigation measures in close collaboration with Compliance leadership.
• Advise local teams and business units on AI-related topics, including strategy, implementation, and governance in line with regulatory requirements.

Training & Awareness

• Develop and deliver engaging compliance training programs across the region (eLearning, virtual, and in-person formats).
• Create and maintain high-quality training materials to raise awareness and prevent compliance risks.
• Track and report training participation and effectiveness

Reporting & Documentation

• Collect and report compliance-related data to Group Compliance leadership, including statistics on advice provided, communication reach, contractual support (e.g., Data Processing Agreements), and training participation.
• Maintain accurate documentation of compliance activities and ensure timely reporting of relevant metrics.

Program Development & Support

• Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of compliance programs, policies, and procedures.
• Support global initiatives such as Policy updates, Cross-functional projects and Training development

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate compliance risks associated with business strategy and operations.
• Collaborate with Global Compliance and regional counterparts to ensure consistency and alignment across the organization.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years professional experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory functions, preferably in an international environment.
• Strong knowledge of relevant EMEA regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail.
• High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a global matrix organization.
• Experience with Compliance AI use cases is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.