Compliance Officer

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Compliance Officer

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the regulatory compliance framework, policies, procedures and annual compliance programme.
• Maintains a structured register of legal, regulatory, contractual and internal obligations.
• Monitors relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and aviation-related obligations.
• Conducts risk-based compliance reviews, inspections and thematic assessments.
• Advises Management and employees on the Code of Business Conduct, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, gifts and hospitality, fair competition and third-party integrity.
• Coordinates or supports objective and appropriately documented investigations into suspected compliance breaches.
• Monitors corrective actions, responsible owners and agreed deadlines.
• Develops and delivers compliance training and awareness activities.
• Prepares reports for Management, the Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Board of Directors.
• Supports appropriate due diligence and compliance controls for suppliers, contractors and other business partners.
• Maintains secure compliance records and protects confidential and personal information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Economics or a related discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in Compliance, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management or a related field would be considered an asset.
• Relevant professional certification would be considered an asset.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, corporate governance, legal, audit or risk-related roles.
• Experience in a regulated, infrastructure, aviation, transport, concession, construction or other complex operational environment is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in developing or operating compliance frameworks, monitoring programmes and management reporting.
• Experience interacting with senior management, governance committees or Boards of Directors.
• Strong knowledge of compliance management principles and corporate governance practices.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Greek and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and compliance-management tools.

Competencies

• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business controls.
• Excellent analytical, investigation and report-writing skills.
• Sound judgement, professional integrity and discretion.
• Ability to challenge constructively and communicate sensitive matters objectively.
• Strong stakeholder-management and presentation skills.