The posting
Job Description
As Compliance Officer you will lead the implementation of the Compliance Management System (CMS) across Region North Europe while supporting corporate‑wide initiatives (60% Region North Europe, 40% Corporate Compliance) . The role combines regional regulatory oversight with global program participation, ensuring a strong tone‑from‑the‑top, effective risk management, and continuous improvement of compliance standards throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the CMS for Region North Europe, ensuring compliance with national and international laws
- Adapt the Group CMS to regional regulatory changes and internal developments
- Advise management on business ethics, anti‑bribery, fraud prevention, sanctions and competition law
- Monitor legal developments, investigations and enforcement actions in the region
- Develop and roll out region‑wide compliance standards, policies and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments and continuous renewal based on legal and risk landscape changes
- Manage third‑party compliance program and oversee Speak Line case handling for the region
- Design and deliver trainings, workshops and presentations on compliance topics
- Prepare internal and external compliance reports and support corporate reporting
- Contribute to global compliance initiatives and lead assigned projects across the group
Qualifications
- Completed business, maritime studies or equivalent qualification
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Proven ability to create and implement policies and procedures
- Expertise in oversight monitoring and control implementation
- Experience designing and delivering compliance training
- Very good written and spoken English
- Knowledge of anti‑bribery, sanctions, fraud prevention and competition law
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global compliance team
- Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills
About Us
Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies, connecting businesses and people across more than 600 ports worldwide. With a fleet of over 300 modern container ships and a vessel capacity of 2.5 million TEU, we keep global trade moving reliably every day.
Our global network spans 139 countries, 396 offices and a growing portfolio of terminal and infrastructure investments. This scale enables us to deliver consistent, high-quality service across continents and to support our customers in even the most complex supply chains.
When you join us, you become part of more than 19,600 colleagues working across borders, functions and cultures, to not only deliver quality for our customers, but to create innovation and opportunities across roles, regions and perspectives.
We believe that every exploration is a chance to grow, and every port is a place to belong.
Your journey, our horizon.
- Exciting challenges, real responsibility, and the opportunity to make your own ideas visible in a wide range of projects
- Individual development through our Hapag-Lloyd LEARNING CAMPUS, international perspectives, and mentoring programs that genuinely advance your career
- Attractive compensation (13 monthly salaries + vacation pay) as well as strong social benefits in a financially stable company
- At least 28 days of vacation, flexible working hours, capital forming benefits, and a future oriented pension plan (MYPENSION)
- A modern hybrid work model (3 days office / 2 days remote) and a workplace in a prime downtown location at Ballindamm
- Mobility benefits such as subsidies for public transportation, as well as bicycle leasing
- Comprehensive health and sports offerings (e.g., yoga, sailing, company doctor) plus EGYM Wellpass
- A company restaurant with freshly prepared meals every day and a coffee bar with a wide selection
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