Director Compliance EMEA (m/f/d)

ALLWEILER GmbH – a subsidiary of Circor – is one of the most successful companies in the global pump industry. Our long expertise (since 1860), our high quality standards in combination with advanced construction and pump technology are the basis for our growth. Our own sales companies and distributors in Europe, USA, Asia, Africa and the Middle East assure a high degree of customer satisfaction.

We are seeking a Director Compliance EMEA (m/f/d) to support and advance the compliance program across Germany and the EMEA region while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. In this role you will partner closely with business and functional teams to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks while supporting responsible business growth. You will foster a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability through compliance initiatives, risk assessments, investigations, training, and policy implementation.

This position is based in the Lake Constance region in Germany and requires occasional travel within Europe and globally, as needed.

Your responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnering and Leadership Engagement
• Act as a trusted compliance advisor to leadership, providing practical guidance on regulatory requirements and integrating compliance considerations into business decision-making
• Partner with country and site leadership to identify emerging compliance risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
• Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability by building strong stakeholder relationships and driving compliance awareness across the organization

Compliance Program Leadership

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the global ethics and compliance program across Germany and broader EMEA operations
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls aligned with global standards and local legal requirements
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, monitor regulatory developments, and drive mitigation plans and program enhancements to address emerging risks
• Anti-Corruption and Business Ethics
• Lead compliance efforts related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws and regulations, including U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), UK Bribery Act and applicable German anti-corruption requirements
• Manage third-party due diligence processes involving distributors, agents, suppliers, consultants, and other business partners
• Provide guidance regarding conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, charitable contributions, sponsorships, and other business ethics matters
• German Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Advise management on German laws and regulations relevant to a multinational manufacturing business, including corporate compliance obligations, competition law, anti-corruption requirements, and other applicable regulatory matters.
• Monitor developments in German and European Union regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on company operations.
• Coordinate with global legal and compliance teams to ensure local requirements are appropriately integrated into enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
• Investigations and Compliance Assessments
• Lead and support investigations involving alleged misconduct, fraud, corruption, retaliation, policy violations, and other ethics concerns
• Ensure timely remediation and corrective actions are implemented and monitored
• Support internal audits, compliance reviews, and regulatory examinations
• Compliance Training and Culture
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs for employees, managers, and third parties
• Conduct targeted training sessions and drive ongoing communications and engagement initiatives to promote ethical decision-making
• Serve as a visible and accessible compliance resource for employees throughout Germany and the broader region
• Manufacturing and Operational Compliance
• Provide compliance guidance and support for manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, procurement, and operational activities
• Partner with business teams on supplier integrity, third-party risk management, and responsible sourcing programs
• Support compliance initiatives related to environmental, health and safety, product stewardship, and sustainability obligations, as applicable
• Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
• Collaborate with privacy and legal teams regarding GDPR compliance and related data protection matters
• Support programs relating to competition and antitrust compliance, trade compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, and other regulatory requirements
• Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries, inspections, and investigations
• Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
• Develop meaningful compliance metrics and reporting for executive leadership and board-level committees
• Conduct compliance monitoring and testing activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the compliance function
• Identify opportunities to enhance compliance controls, processes, and program effectiveness

Your qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business, Compliance, Public Policy, or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in ethics and compliance, legal, investigations, regulatory affairs, or a related field
• Significant experience within a multinational manufacturing, industrial, engineering, automotive, aerospace, chemical, or similarly regulated environment
• Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership teams on compliance and regulatory matters within EMEA, with a strong focus on Germany
• Strong knowledge of FCPA, UK Bribery Act, German compliance and regulatory requirements, European Union regulatory frameworks, competition and antitrust laws, GDPR and data privacy regulations
• Experience managing compliance investigations and third-party risk management programs
• Strong business judgment and ability to provide practical compliance solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Fluency in German and English
• Professional certifications such as Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) are advantageous
• Experience supporting publicly traded and private equity backed multinational companies is preferred
• Experience with trade compliance, export controls, sanctions, ESG, and sustainability-related compliance initiatives is highly desirable

What makes you stand out

Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through exceptional communication, strong ethical judgment, and executive presence. Combines strategic, risk-based thinking with strong analytical capabilities to navigate complex global organizations and deliver pragmatic, compliance-focused solutions.

We offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package incl. company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours due to flextime and mobile office options
• An opportunity to work in a dynamic, forward-looking industry with strong growth potential

Company fitness and company bike

• Flexible and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, personal growth, and career development
• Company events such as the annual summer event
• A collaborative, supportive team culture that values your expertise and ideas