Compliance Officer

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SOCAR Upstream Management International LLC

Brief Job Description:

The Compliance Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the company’s ethics and compliance programs. This role ensures that all business activities comply with internal policies, legal regulations, and industry standards. The specialist provides training, raises employee awareness on ethical conduct, and manages compliance-related risks. The position plays a key role in promoting a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
Job duties:

Develop, review, and update the Company’s policies and procedures in line with international best practices, anticipated activities, and operational schedules.
Draft, monitor, and distribute employee guidance materials related to legal and regulatory compliance, as well as ethical business practices.
Propose regular updates to the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy, and other ethics-related policies and documentation.
Provide timely and accurate responses to employee inquiries regarding compliance matters and escalate complex issues to senior management when appropriate.
Conduct periodic evaluations of the effectiveness of the Company’s compliance program, including implementation status across departments.
Lead investigations into alleged or suspected violations of Company policies, procedures, or unethical business conduct.
Perform Integrity Due Diligence assessments for intermediaries, contractors, partners, and other third-party stakeholders.
Monitor procurement compliance, including risk identification related to corruption or money laundering, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Coordinate Integrity Due Diligence processes in collaboration with both internal stakeholders (HR, Legal, Procurement) and external compliance consultants.
Prepare and submit annual compliance reports and contribute to assessments of allegations and identification of key risk areas.
Ensure continuous monitoring and enhancement of the Company’s anti-corruption compliance framework.
Carry out additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by senior management.
Requirements:

Education : Higher education in Law.
Holding an internationally recognized certification in compliance (eg, CCEP, ICA, or equivalent) is an advantage.
Experience : At least 5 years of professional experience in ethics and compliance or in legal practice. Preference is given to candidates with Oil&Gas experience.
Proven experience and knowledge of applicable standards, legal frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Professional and Personal Skills:

Strong legal knowledge and in-depth understanding of compliance frameworks
High level of personal and professional integrity and ethical judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
Proactive attitude and attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as part of a cross-functional team.