Compliance Officer
Heraklion International Airport · Heraklion, Crete, Greece · onsite
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.