Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer | Frankfurt

Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to take ownership of its compliance function at a critical stage of development. The organisation forms part of an internationally active technology group in the materials and specialty manufacturing space, serving the telecommunications, semiconductor and optics industries. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic development of the compliance framework with day-to-day advisory work.

The role:

• Own the compliance management system: adapting it locally, embedding group policy, and driving its continuous evolution.
• Build risk-based monitoring and reporting structures, defining KPIs that give real visibility into compliance performance.
• Lead investigations, audits and external reviews, coordinating input across departments as needed.
• Advise on due diligence and risk topics: third-party relationships, gifts and hospitality, sponsoring, donations, and supply chain risk.
• Act as the go-to advisor for senior leadership on compliance questions.
• Grow the compliance function: developing its network, mentoring the team, and shaping training and communication.
• Champion a culture where raising concerns is normal, reinforcing integrity and ethical conduct.

What you'll need:

• Seven-plus years in a hands-on legal or compliance role, ideally within a multinational organisation.
• A degree in law, business law, economics, compliance, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience building or evolving compliance management systems, with working knowledge of anti-corruption, fraud, conflict-of-interest, AML and supply chain risk.
• A demonstrated ability to run investigations, audits and third-party due diligence end to end.
• Comfortable operating across cultures and geographies.
• Strong presence and communication skills with senior stakeholders, paired with sound judgement and discretion.
• A proactive, self-directed working style with genuine integrity and assertiveness.
• Business-fluent German and English.

How to apply:

• Interested? Get in touch with the MAM Gruppe team for a confidential conversation about this role.