Global Corporate Compliance Counsel

Who are we

Volkswagen's in-house battery factory PowerCo and circular materials technology company Umicore unite their know-how in IONWAY. As a dedicated battery materials producer, it's our mission to make e-mobility affordable and accessible to all. Together, we make the energy transition happen.

Bringing sustainable e-mobility to every doorstep, that's what drives us all at IONWAY. As PowerCo and Umicore join forces in this new and dynamic enterprise, it's safe to say we are taking pole position in the large-scale production of cathode and precursor materials. We are ready to accelerate the energy transition.

The role

We are currently looking for a Global Corporate Compliance Counsel to join our team in our office in Brussels, Belgium or Wroclaw, Poland. In this role you will be reporting to the Global Legal & Compliance Manager. Your focus will be to understand the ever-changing and challenging business and regulatory environment and advise IONWAY in a way so that we leverage the investment in our people and our technology in a compliant way.

You lead IONWAY in developing, implementing, evaluating, maintaining, and improving an effective and responsive compliance management system and work closely with various departments to foster a culture of compliance and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a Compliance Management System, which adheres to industry standards, including all relevant policies and processes
• Implement compliance policies (anti-bribery and anti-corruption, sourcing and procurement policy, trade sanctions policy and antitrust policy)
• Establish procedures for a risk-based compliance due diligence on third parties and third party intermediaries
• Advise management in regards to requirements for acting compliant and ethical
• Analyze internal business systems to ensure compliance with industry regulations, law and ethical standards
• Perform regular reviews of business procedures and processes to ensure compliance
• Design methods for reporting and dealing with compliance breaches and ethical issues when they occur
• Produce reports on any regulatory changes and advise the leadership team on how new laws might impact current operations or future business prospects
• Establish a whistleblower system as well as an investigation and sanction process
• Design and roll-out compliance training programs for IONWAY employees and contractors
• Foster and promote a Compliance Culture through communication and awareness concepts
• Contribute to the provision of a safe and healthy workplace

Requirements:

• 5 -10 years of relevant experience in a corporate compliance or relevant audit function
• Master's degree in law or business management. Additional certifications in the field of compliance are a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
• Experience in implementing compliance programs and tools
• Strong organizational, communication and conflict management skills
• Ability to connect with internal and external stakeholders in a positive and efficient way
• Outstanding drafting skills
• Fluent in English - both written and spoken, and legal terminology
• Understanding and knowledge financial terms & concepts
• Critical & analytical thinking skills
• Adherence to the IONWAY values

What you can expect working with us:

• A collaborative and agile approach to all the work we do
• A competitive and comprehensive package covering mobility, hybrid working, meal vouchers, insurances and more
• An inclusive and international environment
• Values we take seriously: Collaboration / Operational Excellence / Respect / Responsibility / Positivity / Entrepreneurial Spirit