Compliance Officer

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

We are looking for a Compliance Officer. You will be part of our Compliance and Data Protection team in Hempel’s global operations and will collaborate with colleagues from all segments and functions across our organisation.

Hempel has its Corporate Head Office in Lyngby, and the Compliance and Data Protection team supports the entire Hempel Group. The position is based in Lyngby, Denmark.

Will you be a part of a trusted team?

• Drive and lead Compliance projects, many involving Compliance technology

• Implement the Compliance & Data Protection training program and help ensure all Hempel employees are trained and re-trained in all relevant compliance matters.

• Work with our subject matter experts in developing and keeping our Compliance Training program relevant, engaging and up-to-date.

• Be the Compliance & Data protection team’s digital lighthouse and help us to get most out of our existing Compliance technology, adapt and upgrade our Compliance technology together with Hempel’s Digital teams.

• Own the anti-bribery program and conduct Business Partner / Third Party due diligence

• Support our organisation and leadership teams with timely, professional and operational advice.

Can you see yourself contributing to the bigger picture?

• Assisting with managing, overseeing or leading internal whistle-blower investigations

• Supporting M&A due diligence and integration activities

• Delivering face-2-face compliance training to our colleagues

• Responding to our clients’ and banks’ due diligence requests

• Preparing reports, speaking notes and recommendations to our management

Are you a digitally minded, operational hero and strategic thinker who can build trustful relationships?

Our ideal candidate will come from an international environment, where people and customers are at the core. Furthermore, we expect that you have:

• At least 5-6 years’ experience in a Compliance role with international exposure, ideally with some experience in managing anti-bribery, sanctions and export controls or competition law compliance programs.

• Ability, interest and experience to drive digitalisation projects to further automate our service deliveries

• A record of accomplishment of efficiently and effectively working and collaborating across a matrix organization in a global organization

• Excellent cultural understanding and stakeholder engagement skills at all levels of an organization

• Ability to manage multiple requirements and remain composed under pressure.

• Professional maturity and impeccable ethics and integrity.

• Proficiency in English language

• Ability to travel. up to 15 days per year.

• A can-do attitude

What do we offer?

In Hempel we offer a variety of global career possibilities and many cross functional and cross cultural working relationships. We strive to create the right conditions for personal and professional development.

Join a global company where the employees are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do. With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

Application and further information

For further information on Hempel, please visit hempel.com.

To apply for this position, please submit your application letter with a CV in English via the link no later than July 20th, 2025. We will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and you will only be contacted if you are being considered for the role.

You can contact Thomas Etter via thet@hempel.com for additional questions re this position.

Application due

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Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.