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Country Compliance & Data Protection Manager - Your future position?

As a Country Compliance & Data Protection Manager, you will implement, run and maintain up-to-date all elements of the Country Compliance Management System to meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements as well as best industry standards and maintain requisite documentation.

Sounds interesting? In this role, you will :

• Lead Compliance & Data Protection activities in all legal entities of the country and reporting to the
• Finance Manager France

Compliance responsibilities

• Implement, run and maintain up-to-date all elements of the Compliance Management System to meet applicable legal (e.g. Law Sapin II) and regulatory requirements as well as best industry standards and maintain requisite documentation:
  • Managing the roll-out and implementation of global Compliance policies across all legal entities in the country and monitoring the adherence to these policies and procedures
  • Developing local Compliance policies as required
  • Preparing the country annual Compliance risk assessment and the analysis/reporting
  • Monitoring completion rates of Compliance trainings and facilitation of Compliance training sessions
  • Communicating on compliance matters and answering compliance questions in the country
  • Managing customer requests on the acceptance of their Supplier Code of Conducts and issuance of reservation letters for all legal entities in the country
  • Supporting the Group Compliance team with Third Party Due Diligence requests
  • Investigation of compliance allegations in the country
• Assist and co-lead special projects as required

Data Protection responsibilities

• Overseeing Compliance with Data Protection laws & regulations
• Implementing Data Protection policies and training employees
• Be the point of contact to local authorities (CNIL) and managing any in queries or investigations
• Conducting regular audits to identify any potential risks managing personal data

General responsibilities

• Build constructive and effective relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders
• Support and work in close collaboration with the Group Compliance team and the Group Data Protection
• team based at the Givaudan Headquarters in Switzerland
• Communicate effectively with internal partners (Company Managers, Finance Managers, HR Managers EHS/Sustainability team, Legal team, Data Protection Officer)
• Proactively work to continuously improve processes

You ?

Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world.

Your professional profile includes :

• University or College degree (preferably Law/Finance)
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Compliance, Data Protection, and Internal Audit in an international environment,
• Fluent in French and English
• Ability to reach high quality standards, to pay attention to details and to respect deadlines
• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and to negotiate successfully in an environment of diversity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Service oriented mindset bringing value to the organization
• Ability to work independently and committed to continuous personal development
• Experience in SAP ERP system and good knowledge of MS office

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.