Senior Compliance Officer (m/w/d)

Knorr-Bremse

München, DEhybridPosted Jun 26, 2026
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About the role

LOCATION: Munich / Germany | COMPANY: Knorr-Bremse AG | REQUISITION ID: 10028 | Full-time | Regular

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

TASKS

Independently coordinate and proactively drive projects and activities, incl. design of initiatives to further enhance the global Compliance Management Program of the Knorr-Bremse Group

Support the development and maintenance of digital, automated, and highly data driven compliance approaches, including the evaluation and implementation of AI use cases in the compliance environment

Execute Compliance risk analysis and Compliance control procedures, including the evaluation of business processes, analysis of financial transactions and structural relations as well as external business relevant developments to identify Compliance risks across the Knorr-Bremse Group

Manage the design, implementation and execution of Compliance risk mitigation measures and Compliance requirements across Knorr-Bremse Group entities

Manage Compliance M&A projects, including the execution of Business Partner Due Diligence activities in accordance with the established Business Partner Processes and Guidelines

Work closely with interface functions and other (regional) business functions to support efficient and targeted Compliance Management procedures

Serve as contact partner giving preventive advice to Knorr-Bremse Management and employees on compliance-relevant questions and issues, in the areas of anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, fraud/embezzlement, and anti-trust matters

Foster and encourage a culture of integrity and an open speak-up culture

Act as a strategic advisor to Regional Compliance Officers worldwide, guiding the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Compliance Management System (CMS)

PROFILE

Master degree or equivalent qualification in Business, Economics, Law or similar specialization is beneficial. International experience is desired

Minimum 6 years of professional experience, out of which 4 years of operational experience in the field of Compliance/Risk Management.

Strong business acumen and the ability to align compliance with operational business objectives

Experience working with compliance IT tools, reporting solutions (e.g. Power BI), and complex system landscapes

Excellent understanding of data, digital processes, automation, and analytics

Strong interpersonal communication, intercultural collaboration, change and project management, presentation/moderation action, orientation/problem solving skills

High degree of integrity, confidentiality, trust and accountability

Solid degree of flexibility, co willingness to travel or situational adaptability

Proficient in German and English (business fluent), any other language is beneficial

Come and join our team!

Let’s shape the future of mobility together!

Who are we? Some 32,000 team players around the world, hard at work in over 100 locations across more than 30 countries. As a force for progress on road and rail, we prioritize technical excellence, sustainable business practices and social responsibility. At the last count, our global revenues totaled EUR 7.9 billion. Join us, and you can expect exciting, varied work in an international environment with attractive working conditions – including flexible working hours, sabbaticals and remote work. In addition, you can work up to twenty days a year from abroad in the EU. A broad selection of continuing education programs offers you plenty of opportunities to develop both professionally and personally. And you can look forward to many other benefits, such as sports and healthcare programs, corporate volunteering, JobRad bicycle leasing, subsidized public transit options, and a state-of-the-art workplace with a rich choice of in-house catering options.

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