Compliance Chief Officer

Compliance Chief Officer Who we are Everything at BMW TechWorks begins with passion. It transforms a job into a calling. It motivates us to continually reinvent mobility and bring new ideas to life and onto the roads. Passion for collaborative projects turns a team into a strong unit where every viewpoint is appreciated. Whatever you aspire to, at BMW TechWorks we live and breathe software and we offer a wide variety of departments and fields where you can share your professional passion with us. By delivering software all the way from the idea to the final product, we lead BMW into the future of digitalization and mobility. And this also means: We search for excellence We get involved We keep it simple We share trust Join BMW TechWorks on our journey of innovation and excellence as we redefine the future of motion, one product at a time. Our engineers are vital to the innovation and digitalization of BMW Group's driving machines, production, sales and banking processes, and you could be part of our evolving teams. What awaits you As Chief Compliance Officer, you will act as an independent monitoring, advisory and reporting function, ensuring that the Company’s activities comply with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, internal policies and industry standards. Your primary focus will be the compliance function, with legal advisory responsibilities performed as a complementary activity. In case of conflicts of interest, external legal counsel will be engaged. The role is carried out independently, without operational decision-making authority, in accordance with the Rules of Procedure for the Compliance Officer, which prevail in case of inconsistencies. Within the Three Lines of Defense model, the Compliance Officer represents the second line of defense and coordinates audit-related activities across the governance framework. The role also includes acting as Data Protection Officer (DPO) in accordance with GDPR. Your responsibilities will include: • Defining and continuously improving the compliance management system and strategy • Drafting and reviewing internal policies, procedures and legal documents, and supporting contract-related matters • Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and advising Directors on implications • Conducting compliance reviews, audits and risk assessments, and defining mitigation measures • Managing whistleblowing channels and supporting investigations of suspected misconduct • Reporting to Directors and Shareholders on compliance status, risks and incidents • Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and IT-related requirements, including data protection, cybersecurity and information security • Acting as DPO, including GDPR monitoring, advisory and awareness activities • Managing key compliance risks such as anti-corruption, antitrust, AML, fraud prevention and data protection • Supporting certification frameworks such as ISO standards and business continuity management • Delivering compliance training and awareness programmes • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and authorities • Supporting shareholder-related governance activities and maintaining compliance documentation • Promoting a strong culture of integrity and compliance What should you bring along • University Degree in Law or a comparable relevant field • Proven professional experience of at least 5 years in compliance and/or legal roles, preferably in an international or regulated business environment • Strong knowledge of corporate compliance, data protection, antitrust, anti-corruption and relevant regulatory frameworks • Practical experience with certification and control frameworks such as ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 20000-1, VDA-ISA and ISO/IEC 22301 • High level of integrity, independence and ethical standards • Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills • Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and provide clear, structured advice to senior leadership • Very good command of English, both written and spoken What do we offer? Challenging projects with which we are shaping the mobility of tomorrow. Great team spirit within an international team State-of-the-art global IT landscape and processes 100% implementation of the Agile Working Model methodology Wide range of personal & professional development opportunities High level of job security Dynamic and highly-motivating work environment You can find our Candidate Privacy Policy: https://www.bmwtechworks.ro/en/policies/candidate-notice Department Corporate Functions Role Chief Compliance Officer Locations BMW TechWorks Romania Remote status Hybrid About BMW Techworks Romania Join BMW TechWorks Romania and be part of the team redefining the future of motion, one product at a time. Founded in 2024 Co-workers 700+