Compliance Officer

<h2>International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:</h2><h2>Compliance Officer</h2><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul>
<li>Develops and maintains the regulatory compliance framework, policies, procedures and annual compliance programme.</li>
<li>Maintains a structured register of legal, regulatory, contractual and internal obligations.</li>
<li>Monitors relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and aviation-related obligations.</li>
<li>Conducts risk-based compliance reviews, inspections and thematic assessments.</li>
<li>Advises Management and employees on the Code of Business Conduct, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, gifts and hospitality, fair competition and third-party integrity.</li>
<li>Coordinates or supports objective and appropriately documented investigations into suspected compliance breaches.</li>
<li>Monitors corrective actions, responsible owners and agreed deadlines.</li>
<li>Develops and delivers compliance training and awareness activities.</li>
<li>Prepares reports for Management, the Audit &amp; Risk Management Committee and the Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Supports appropriate due diligence and compliance controls for suppliers, contractors and other business partners.</li>
<li>Maintains secure compliance records and protects confidential and personal information.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.</li>
<li>Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management or a related field would be considered an asset.</li>
<li>Relevant professional certification would be considered an asset.</li>
<li>At least 7 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, legal, audit or risk-related roles.</li>
<li>Experience in a regulated, infrastructure, aviation, transport, concession, construction or other complex operational environment is highly desirable.</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience in developing or operating compliance frameworks, monitoring programmes and management reporting.</li>
<li>Experience interacting with senior management, governance committees or Boards of Directors.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of compliance management principles and corporate governance practices.</li>
<li>Excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance-management tools.</li>
</ul><h2>Competencies</h2><ul>
<li>Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business controls.</li>
<li>Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.</li>
<li>Sound judgement, professional integrity and discretion.</li>
<li>Ability to challenge constructively and communicate sensitive matters objectively.</li>
<li>Strong stakeholder-management and presentation skills.</li>
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