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Omya · 1 day ago

Bilingual Compliance Manager - Americas

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Omya is seeking a Bilingual Compliance Manager for the Americas region, responsible for ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal policy standards. The role involves developing compliance programs, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with various departments to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulations.

ChemicalIndustrialManufacturingMining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establish, implement and monitor effective and efficient Enterprise Risk Management, Governance and Compliance concepts/programs across the Region including Joint Venture Companies

Continuous risk monitoring, reporting and cooperation with business on identified risks and corrective actions

Identification of areas of high risk of fraud, internal controls gaps or non-compliances, business efficiency optimization opportunities, improvement initiatives etc. Cooperation with business on establishment and implementation of appropriate codes of compliance and internal controls etc. to address identified gaps

Manage and monitor compliance issues within RAM to ensure that company, business and employees are complying with regulatory requirements (internal and external) and Omya internal policies and procedures

Execution of risk based operational, process and special audit as per audit plan

Effective coordination with various stakeholders e.g. Group Audit, Group Internal Controls, Regional/Group Management, Regional/Group Legal Counsel, Competency Centers and Business Process Owners on a wide range of projects/initiatives e.g. training, good practices, knowledge sharing, governance, compliance, business processes etc

Independently investigate and act on matters, including the design and execution of internal investigations, validation and implementation of appropriate corrective actions. These investigations may focus on:

Identifying leakages in business processes and limiting exposure to fraud

Financial audits e.g. cashflow management, accounting, book-keeping, etc

SCM e.g. procurement, tendering, controls of and recording of physical movement of goods in and out of plants/quarries, warehouses; customer billing, logistics models assessment etc

Operations e.g. material flow, inventory recording, recovery rates from quarries etc

Sales e.g. sales force assessment, customer evaluations, pricing models, distributor management, credit terms and enforcement, etc

HR e.g. salary base analysis, hiring processes, legal compliance in payroll, employment contract structure, etc

Ad-hoc, fraud, whistleblowing investigations, value for money analysis etc

In coordination with relevant stakeholders, evaluate and establish governance standards and implement procedures to ensure that RAM compliance programs are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing and correcting non-compliances with internal policies, local regulatory frameworks and risk landscape

Perform continuous risk assessment at Regional and Area, Country level. Monitor implementation of corrective actions to address or minimize risk exposure

Develop, coordinate and deploy effective educational and awareness programs

Report all deviations and build up a knowledge base for further development/improvement of compliance

Maintain safe and non-intimidating mode of escalation for employees to report serious non-compliances through Omya whistleblowing hotline or any other channels, including but not limited to fraud

Perform and supervise investigations into reported matters including reporting and closure of corrective actions

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Compliance programs managementRegulatory requirements knowledgeBilingual EnglishBilingual SpanishRisk assessmentAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailCross-functional teamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field

5+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles, with a focus on regional or multinational organizations

Ideal candidate must be bilingual in English and Spanish

Strong knowledge of regional and industry-specific regulatory requirements (e.g., anti-corruption, data privacy, environmental regulations)

Experience in developing and managing compliance programs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks and recommend proactive solutions

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization

Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural teams

High ethical standards and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ideal candidate must be willing to travel up to 30-50% within the US, Canada, Mexico and South America

Must possess current US employment authorization; sponsorship not available for this position

Preferred

A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional [CCEP], Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager [CRCM], or equivalent)