Applied Materials Director Regional Compliance Officer - Europe 

Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate 

370512533

Key Responsibilities as a Director, Regional Compliance Officer for Europe

In coordination with the broader Global Litigation & Compliance team, you will be responsible for compliance counseling, programming, enforcement, remediation, and reporting in the areas of privacy, data governance, ethics and integrity, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, third-party risk management, trade regulation, and export controls. Successful execution of this role will include:

• Continually analyzing compliance-related laws and regulations applicable to the company and their impact on strategy and operations
• Providing proactive and reactive counsel and guidance to regional executive teams and leaders regarding compliance issues, and serving as their primary point of contact for compliance-related questions, concerns, and escalations
• Conducting and advising on compliance risk assessments, audits, and due diligence reviews
• Remaining connected with the Global Litigation & Compliance team while tailoring global compliance program elements as needed for successful local implementation.
• Designing, implementing, and overseeing the operation of appropriate compliance controls and tools, including working with compliance technology support to address any gaps identified.
• Driving awareness around compliance issues in the region, including developing and delivering training, communicating company policies, and overseeing regional awareness campaigns
• Partnering with legal and business colleagues to support M&A activity in the region.
• Conducting and supporting internal investigations in the region in coordination with the Global Litigation & Compliance team and, as necessary, outside counsel
• Supporting company engagement with regional government, industry, and peer groups on compliance and related issues
• Preparing and presenting periodic reports to various stakeholders, including global and regional executives and leaders, Legal & Compliance Organization colleagues, and control function counterparts
• Undertaking special projects and supporting other compliance program initiatives as may be assigned.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Masters degree in Law or state exam. J.D. from an accredited US law school is a plus.
• 10+ years work experience in multinational law firms or in-house legal department of multinational corporations in the technology industry, working on privacy and data governance projects.
• Experience supporting and collaborating with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including executives (C-Suite, CISO, etc.).
• Ability to influence beyond authority in a complex and matrixed organization.
• Experience leading a regional compliance program for a multi-national company, preferably in Europe.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, impeccable integrity, good judgment, and strong analytical skills.
• Collaborative by nature and able to build strong partnerships across cultures and regions.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrable ability to drive global, enterprise-wide policies and practices.
• Experience with data privacy impact assessments, risk assessments, and data mapping.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional language proficiencies relevant to Europe is a plus (e.g. French, Italian, Finnish, Greek, Dutch, German)
• CIPP/E strongly preferred
• OneTrust certifications, familiar with cybersecurity standards and frameworks

Your recruitment contact: Falk Bierig

Master's Degree

7 - 10 Years

Full time

Assignee / Regular