Compliance Specialist - Global Compliance Program (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: Build Your Career on Our Standalone Transformation).

As Compliance Specialist, you support the global operationalization of selected key compliance topics of our Compliance Management System. Depending on business priorities, you will take ownership of one or more of these compliance topics, while working within the governance standards and methodologies defined by the central Agricultural Solutions Compliance department. The role combines global coordination with hands-on implementation across regions and functions.

• You operationalize selected CMS topics and program components globally, such as anti-corruption, human rights, business partner due diligence, whistleblowing or compliance case handling.
• You translate Agricultural Solutions policies, governance requirements and central methodologies into practical processes, guidance, implementation tools, controls and evidence requirements.
• Your responsibilities include supporting compliance risk assessments, mitigation measures, control documentation and testing, remediation tracking and effectiveness reviews.
• In addition, you coordinate risk-based compliance training and communication, from target-group analysis and rollout to completion tracking and follow-up.
• As a go-to user, you provide support for tools and applications used across the compliance area.
• You contribute to compliance case intake, documentation and follow-up and, where applicable, support investigation teams in line with defined governance responsibilities without displacing the designated case owner.
• To ensure transparency, you consolidate relevant KPIs, risks, implementation progress and open actions and prepare clear reporting for Agricultural Solutions Compliance management and governance bodies.
• Working closely with Legal, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Internal Controls, Information Security, HR, Procurement and the wider Agricultural Solutions Compliance Community, you drive agreed actions to completion and constructively address implementation gaps.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• 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
• practical understanding of CMS elements such as risk assessment, controls, monitoring, training, case management, reporting and continuous improvement
• experience translating governance requirements into practical processes, tools and documentation and working with evidence in an audit-ready manner
• strong analytical judgment, reliable execution and confidence in communicating risks, controls and required actions to diverse stakeholders without relying on hierarchy
• excellent English, verbally and in writing; additional languages are an advantage
• digital mindset and confidence working with compliance, risk, reporting or workflow applications

HOW YOU CREATE IMPACT

• Own it: Take responsibility for reliable implementation, evidence, follow-through and timely escalation.
• Drive it: Turn identified risks, control weaknesses and regulatory or governance changes into clear actions and priorities.
• Excel in it: Combine analytical rigor with pragmatic execution, use KPIs and stakeholder feedback, and continuously improve the effectiveness of the Agricultural Solutions Compliance Management System.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Responsibility within a leading international agricultural company.
• Working in a fully international global environment with continuous exchange with colleagues across Agricultural Solutions worldwide.
• Opportunity to contribute to a robust and future-oriented governance environment.
• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future-oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.

HOW TO REACH US

Isabel Maisack ([email protected]) will be happy to answer your questions for this position.

ABOUT US

Find out more about BASF Agricultural Solutions here.

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