Group Specialist - Anti-Corruption

JOB LOCATION - Mexico & India

JOB PURPOSE

• To support all global anti-corruption third-party due diligence and anti-corruption compliance matters within DP World. Will support the Group conduct its business at the highest level of integrity and in full compliance with the applicable national and international laws and regulations, as well as the Group’s internal policies, professional standards and best industry practices.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct third-party due diligence reviews of DP World third parties based on a risk-based approach. Support engagements with the external parties, as needed, and internal stakeholders to ensure clear understanding, evaluation of identified red flags and offer mitigation plans.

• Perform ongoing monitoring and screening of third parties, escalating identified red flags accordingly.

• Conduct regular risk assessments related to all compliance risks. This includes collaborating with the relevant stakeholders at regional and local level to identify process gaps.

• Utilize established procedures to manage/support anti-corruption initiatives, gifts and hospitality, training, compliance-related audits and Supply Chain due diligence activities.

• Provide pro-active, effective, reliable and user-friendly guidance and assistance to the Group Director – Anti-Corruption, Regional Heads of Compliance and Business Units on compliance matters affecting anti-bribery and corruption matters of DP World’s business.

• Support anti-corruption compliance controls, policies and processes at DP World, that adequately meet the needs of the Group and address its compliance obligations globally.

• Proactively communicate the relevant laws and regulations affecting the Group from a compliance perspective and escalate such laws and regulations into DP World’s compliance policies and processes, including, but not limited to Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Third Party Due matters.

• Proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to foster a collaborative approach to embedding a strong culture of anti-bribery & corruption compliance.

• Coordinate with corporate functions, regional offices and business units within DP World and monitor compliance with the internal Group global policies at DP World, and ensure policies are complied with to prevent / mitigate violations of Group global policies, and specifically undertake periodic reviews of the Group global policy compliance self-certifications by the businesses, and other company compliance programmes.

• Report to the Group Director – Anti-Corruption on internal and external compliance issues across the group and prepare regular anti-corruption compliance reports periodically.

• Assist in addressing internal and external compliance-related requests.

• Provide general support for Group Compliance initiatives across all pillars, including Sanctions, Anti-Trust and Data Privacy matters based on group initiatives and priorities.

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Founder’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies.

• To perform other related duties as assigned.

  
  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level preferred in relevant areas of study (e.g. business administration, finance, law or a related field).

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a compliance specialist or manager (or a similar role) in a multinational organisation.

• Experience in the relevant Anti-Bribery and Corruption Regulations, including experience managing gifts and hospitality, due diligence and other related matters (i.e., FCPA an UK Bribery Act experience).

• Experience in utilization of risk and technology based due diligence systems and procedures.

• Participating in compliance-related audits related to anti-corruption compliance.

• Certified compliance professional is a plus.

  
  

SKILLS

• Highly ethical, principled and diligent with excellent planning skills.

• Commitment to producing quality work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Strong analytical skills to identify relevant compliance risks across the anti-bribery & corruption program.

• Excellent communication skills, including experience conducting in-person/virtual training sessions.

• Well-developed planning and organising skills and the ability to perform well under pressure.

• Able to work independently and uses own initiative to support other members of the Department.

• Proficient computer skills.