COMPLIANCE OFFICER

GENERAL SUMMARY:

MSC is a privately owned global shipping company founded in 1970 by Gianluigi Aponte. As one of the world’s leading container shipping lines with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC operates in over 480 offices across more than 150 countries worldwide, with over 70,000 employees. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge. 

We are looking for our offices in Greece/Piraeus, a Compliance officer to be part of the Corporate Legal Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in providing a full service to MSC, MSC’s affiliates, worldwide agencies and their respective directors, managers and employees on compliance, to ensure that the company meets its regulatory requirements.
• Assure legal monitoring within the area of competence and the coordination with external legal counsels where required, reporting related changes and potential legal issues to the company’s Management and Group General Counsel.
• Promote and control the implementation of the company’s policies within the area of competence, communicating, performing trainings and due diligence tasks.
• Insert and review compliance related certificates or clauses to preserve MSC’s contractual interests, with customers, suppliers or business partners.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge:
• Legal background and experience in a law firm and/or legal department of a multinational company.
• Knowledge and interest in shipping and international trade.
• Fluent in English – Knowledge of a major language is an asset (French or Italian valued).
• 2-3 years of relevant experience.
Skills and competencies required:
• Proven ability to communicate/persuade others at all levels, including the company’s Management, customers, suppliers or business partners, whether in writing or orally, individually or to a large audience.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate internally as well as external parties.
• Proven commitment to the highest standards of quality of work, preciseness and attention to details.
• Strong adaptability, leadership, entrepreneurial and commercial abilities.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel