Compliance Manager

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are seeking a Compliance Manager to join our Legal Services team to work on compliance-related matters, advising ICC’s operations globally and all ICC departments and affiliates to ensure conformity with relevant applicable laws and regulations, and with internal policies and procedures.

You responsibilities will include:

• Compliance management and assessment to support all ICC departments with a focus on the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration;
• Supervision and coordination the work of the compliance team;
• Development and implementation of compliance strategies and policies to ensure legal adherence to international standards, legal frameworks and ICC’s principles and objectives;
• Drafting and review of legal documents to ensure their compliance with relevant laws and regulations in relevant jurisdictions, and alignment with ICC’s objectives;
• Screening and monitoring of economic sanctions and restrictive measures on entities and individuals;
• Interaction with regulators and external counsel;
• K.Y.C. checks and legal advice;
• Legal research on a range of issues;
• Staff training on compliance matters to foster legal and compliance culture within ICC;
• Internal audits to assess compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies within ICC and our global network;
• Development and implementation of strategies to address and mitigate legal risks identified during audits;
• Participation in continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation;
• Contribution to ICC digitalisation.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities

Ready to join us?

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Hold a Master’s degree in business law (a financial and business background would be a plus);
• Have a track record as a compliance lawyer with proven knowledge and ability to navigate complex international legal and regulatory requirements/controls (notably of the United Nations, France, the European Union and the United States);
• Have a proven ability to work on highly confidential and sensitive topics;
• Have experience in a corporate legal department (experience in a law firm would be a plus);
• Have a bilingual command of French and English with excellent writing and oral skills (an additional language would be a plus);
• Possess strong analytical and organisational skills with a precise, concise and rigorous approach;
• Are able and willing to work under pressure in a truly global context;
• Have the skills to work in a challenging, sensitive and constantly evolving environment;
• Are a collaborative team player;
• Have the desire to be a business partner for other departments as well as a problem solver;
• Have regularly used digital due diligence tools.

• Estimated start date: As soon as possible
• Department: Legal Services
• Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris
• Contract type and duration: Permanent contract (CDI), full time.

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone.