Regional Compliance Coordinator, LATAM – Montevideo, Uruguay

Location:
Montevideo, Uruguay

Job Type
Full time Position summary Coordinates and execute the global Ethics & Compliance Program across Latin American operations, adapting implementation to local risks and regulatory environments while maintaining global standards and direct escalation to the CCO. Responsibilities Compliance program implementation
• Implement global compliance policies, procedures and controls in assigned territory; document activities and decisions.
• Partner with business leadership and functions to embed a risk-based ethics and compliance framework. Anti-bribery, ethics and third-party risk
• Oversee gifts, hospitality, conflicts of interest, donations, sponsorships and anti-corruption reviews.
• Coordinate risk-based third-party due diligence, enhanced reviews and remediation. Sanctions and trade compliance
• Oversee sanctions screening escalations, potential match review and defensible disposition documentation.
• Escalate complex transactions, geographic exposure and potential sanctions or trade restrictions to the CCO. Risk assessments, monitoring and remediation
• Conduct regional compliance risk assessments, monitoring and control testing.
• Track deficiencies, corrective actions, accountable owners and completion evidence. Speak-up, investigations and case management
• Support confidential intake, triage and investigations as assigned, coordinating with Legal and HR as appropriate.
• Maintain case records, protect against retaliation and track remediation. Training, advice and culture
• Coordinate mandatory and risk-based compliance training and monitor completion.
• Provide practical advice and targeted communications to employees and regional leadership. Governance and reporting
• Maintain accurate approvals, metrics and compliance records; provide periodic reporting to the CCO.
• Coordinate with Legal, HR, Finance, and Quality while preserving separate functional accountability. Requirements
• Educational background in Law, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant compliance experience in a multinational environment, including exposure to Latin American markets.
• Strong knowledge of anti-corruption regulations, third-party risk management, and corporate compliance practices. Languages Professional fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese is MANDATORY, including ability to conduct compliance interviews, training and written reporting.