Compliance Officer

Royal IHC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Compliance Officer to join our international Compliance Team. This is dynamic role, that specifically requires expertise on due diligence in the context of compliance with anti-bribery and corruption legislation. In this role you will also work closely with other disciplines including finance and sales.

Our compliance programme is principle-driven and closely aligned with the company’s core values of Partnership, Commitment and Innovation. You will play a key role in promoting a strong culture of business integrity and compliance across the organisation, ensuring that our operations meet regulatory requirements and ethical standards worldwide. You will report directly to the Head of Group Legal & Company Secretary.

Your key responsibility will be to lead the due diligence on our intermediaries in sales and conclude new agreements according to our new template agency / distributor agreements. You will promote a culture of business integrity and compliance across Royal IHC, driving continuous improvement of our global compliance programme, creating the maritime future honestly and with integrity.

Your Responsibilities

• Due Diligence on Intermediaries: Lead the comprehensive due diligence process for all intermediaries in sales, to ensure compliance with our anti-bribery and corruption policies. This includes evaluating their background, business practices, and adherence to legal and ethical standards.
• Agreement Management: Conclude new agreements with all intermediaries in accordance with the company's new template agreement. Ensure that these agreements are aligned with our anti-bribery and corruption standards, including certification on compliance. This involves explaining the importance of the certification, addressing any concerns, and confirming their commitment to uphold our compliance standards.
• Policy Development and Implementation: Complete the drafting of the new Intermediary Policy. Implement the policy across the organisation, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed and compliant.
• Training and Awareness Programme: Develop and set up a comprehensive training and awareness programme related to the due diligence process. This includes creating training materials, conducting workshops, and ensuring that all employees and intermediaries understand and adhere to the due diligence requirements.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Economics, Compliance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of relevant legal and compliance experience in an international business environment.
• In-depth knowledge of anti-bribery and corruption legislation and related due diligence requirements.
• Strong understanding of risk management and compliance frameworks.
• Experience in developing and delivering compliance training and communication programme.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build trust and influence at all levels.
• Excellent language skills in Dutch and English, both in writing and verbally.
• Proactive, pragmatic, independent and principle-based approach.
• Unquestioned integrity and ethics in business and personal conduct.
• The experience and confidence to push for change and, when appropriate, to challenge the status quo, in a way that will be heard and respected.

Please note that only candidates with valid EU work visa will be considered as viable candidates. 

* These requirements give a direction to the profile we are looking for. At Royal IHC, we warmly welcome anyone to join us, regardless of their background, disabilities or challenges. For example: research shows that male candidates apply if there is a 60% match and women only when there is a 100% match. Do you not meet all the requirements but do you think that this is the position for you? Then we would like to invite you to apply. 

Royal IHC offers you: 

• A gross monthly salary between €5000,- and €8000,- +8% holiday allowance (based on a fulltime working week).  
• Good work/life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment with the option to buy or sell (additional) leave. 
• The possibility to work from home with associated expense allowance and/or to perform the work on the basis of flexible working hours.  
• An average salary pension scheme in which matters are properly arranged in the event of accidental death, incapacity for work or unemployment.  
• Good disability insurance.  
• Participation (on a voluntary basis) in the Social Fund, on the basis of which care and related costs are reimbursed that are not covered by your health insurance.  
• Discount on VGZ's additional healthcare insurance.    
• Unlimited sporting in our own fitness room (in exchange for the sustainable employability day). 
• € 0,21 per kilometer commuting allowance.  
• A profit-sharing scheme. 

Why Join Us?

We offer a purpose-driven and inclusive workplace where business integrity matters, and compliance is not just about rules. You’ll have the opportunity to help further shape and grow our global compliance programme and make a meaningful impact across our business.

In 2042 (when we exist 400 years) Royal IHC will be a fully sustainable company with a net-zero portfolio. 

Selection process:  

After your application, a CV screening will take place first. If your profile aligns sufficiently, a brief telephone intake with the Corporate Recruiter will follow. You will then proceed with a selection process consisting of two interview rounds. After a positive second interview, we will schedule a discussion about the terms of employment. We aim to complete the entire selection process within five weeks. Please note that the selection process will include compliance screening.