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Place of Work
Basel, Switzerland
Employment Rate
60% to 100%
Start Date
As soon as possible
Contract Type
2 years with the possibility of conversion to an open-ended contract
Eligibility
Must be eligible to work in Switzerland
About the Basel Institute on Governance
The Basel Institute on Governance is a hands-on centre of competence dedicated to promoting good governance and countering corruption for a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world. Established in 2003 in Basel, Switzerland, the Institute collaborates with partners worldwide to advance knowledge, practice, and policy on anti-corruption, asset recovery, and business integrity. With field operations globally, it comprises approximately 150 staff covering 32 nationalities and is an Associated Institute of the University of Basel.
Job Description
The Senior Specialist, Compliance will provide anti-corruption compliance advisory expertise in connection with the advisory services that are offered by the Basel Institute to the private sector, state-owned enterprises, multilateral organizations, and government authorities around the world. This position reports to the Director, Private Sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the delivery of legal and compliance services through various activities.
- Deliver compliance service mandates, which are typically time-specific projects financed by multilateral development banks, investors, or private sector companies. These projects focus on developing and implementing anti-corruption compliance programs or strengthening existing ones, including conducting risk assessments, analyzing third-party due diligence practices, drafting policies, and creating training materials.
- Support the development of project proposals related to compliance mandates.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products related to business integrity.
- Play a role in reviewing, enhancing, and implementing the Basel Institute’s internal compliance program and related training, in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders.
- Expand the Basel Institute’s network and contribute to development efforts in the field of business integrity.
Qualifications and Skills
- University degree in law, with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience in compliance, preferably in-house or as a consultant.
- Proven experience in managing or implementing a corporate anti-corruption compliance program, including conducting internal investigations.
- International experience in the private sector.
- Familiarity with industry practices, especially in energy, infrastructure, or pharmaceuticals, is advantageous.
- Strong understanding of international compliance standards and trends.
- Proactive and self-driven professional, capable of articulating thought leadership in business integrity and compliance.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and planning skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities, ensuring independent follow-up on assigned tasks.
- Availability for international travel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in other languages, preferably UN official languages, is a plus.
Offer
We offer an interesting and rewarding working environment with a proactive, dynamic, and international team spirit. The work is both routine and varied, providing opportunities for initiative and innovation. The salary is competitive.
Application
Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.
Contact Information
For further inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to vanessa.hans@baselgovernance.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Basel Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other