Senior Compliance Officer
Job Description:
Location: Bangkok (with occasional travel to Rayong)
Reporting to: Head of Legal and Corporate Compliance
Our Client: A market-leading organization in the Downstream oil and gas industry.
Job Purpose
As a Senior Compliance Officer for a leader in the downstream sector, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our reputation and operational integrity. We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional to develop, oversee, and evolve our compliance and data privacy frameworks. This role serves as a strategic partner to the business, providing agile support for complex issues across the parent company and its global affiliates.
Key Responsibilities
1. Compliance Strategy & Cultural Leadership
- Act as a dynamic change agent by leading high-energy awareness campaigns, quizzes, and events to embed a culture of integrity.
- Continuously improve the corporate compliance program, ensuring it stays ahead of industry shifts.
- Provide practical, client-focused advice on complex compliance and data privacy matters to senior business leaders.
2. Data Privacy & DPO Function
- Fulfill the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) under the PDPA, ensuring full alignment with evolving privacy laws.
- Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (ROPA), conduct risk assessments, and handle inquiries from data subjects and regulators.
3. Risk, Audit & Investigations
- Track regulatory changes and industry trends to ensure the company remains a benchmark for best practices.
- Formulate and manage robust due diligence processes for third parties and sensitive transactions.
- Lead and conduct sensitive investigations, providing detailed assessments and actionable remedies.
4. Training & Operational Excellence
- Design and deliver engaging compliance training and e-learning modules for a diverse workforce.
- Mentor junior compliance officers and coordinate with external service providers to ensure optimal performance.
Qualification Requirements
- A self-starter with a "can-do" attitude who thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Bachelors degree or higher in Law, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 7 years of PQE in compliance within an international firm or a large-scale industrial organization.
- Technical Expertise: * Deep knowledge of PDPA (experience as a DPO is highly advantageous).
- Familiarity with FCPA and international anti-corruption standards.
- Skills:
- Strategic Agility: Ability to think laterally and provide "outside-the-box" solutions for complex legal/compliance hurdles.
- Communication: Exceptional command of English and Thai (written and oral).
- Integrity: Uncompromising ethical standards and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Mobility: Ability to occasionally travel to the Rayong office.
Application Process Note
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next stages of the recruitment process. We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your interest in joining our team.
Required Skills:
Compliance