Compliance Specialist - Global Compliance Program

About the role

BASF Agricultural Solutions is preparing to become an independent, pure-play agricultural company and is looking for a Compliance Specialist in its Corporate roles. The specialist supports the global operationalization of selected key compliance topics of the Compliance Management System, taking ownership of one or more topics while working within the governance standards set by the central Agricultural Solutions Compliance department. The role combines global coordination with hands-on implementation across regions and functions.

Key responsibilities

• Operationalize compliance topics such as anti-corruption, human rights, business partner due diligence, whistleblowing and compliance case handling
• Turn policies, governance requirements and central methodologies into practical processes, guidance, controls and evidence requirements
• Support compliance risk assessments, mitigation measures, control documentation and testing, remediation tracking and effectiveness reviews
• Coordinate risk-based compliance training and communication, from target-group analysis to follow-up
• Provide support for compliance tools and applications, and contribute to case intake, documentation and follow-up
• Consolidate KPIs, risks, progress and open actions and report to Agricultural Solutions Compliance management and governance bodies
• Work with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Information Security, HR, Procurement and the wider compliance community to close implementation gaps

Required profile

• University degree in law, compliance, business administration, finance, risk management or a comparable discipline
• Relevant professional experience in compliance, legal, internal controls, risk management, audit, investigations or a related governance function, preferably in an international organization
• Excellent English, verbally and in writing; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Practical understanding of CMS elements such as risk assessment, controls, monitoring, training, case management, reporting and continuous improvement
• Ability to translate governance requirements into practical processes, tools and documentation, working with evidence in an audit-ready manner
• Strong analytical judgment and ability to communicate risks and required actions to diverse stakeholders
• Digital mindset and confidence with compliance, risk, reporting or workflow applications

What we offer

• A leading international agricultural company with a fully international global environment
• Opportunity to contribute to a robust, future-oriented governance environment
• A secure work environment focused on health, safety and wellbeing
• Continuous learning, modern technologies and the responsible use of artificial intelligence