Senior Compliance Officer

Your role in the story

As the Senior Compliance officer at Heerema Marine Contractors, you will be the driving force behind our Ethics & Compliance framework for the Heerema Group (HMC, HES & HFG). Operating as the sole compliance professional within the organization, you will work closely with the Legal team, directly reporting to the General Counsel. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on operational execution, offering you the platform to be a thought leader who shapes, implements, and champions compliance across the business.

What you will be working on

You will proactively support the business in key areas such as Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, tendering, and sustainability-related compliance (CSRD/CSDDD). Your role goes beyond setting frameworks; you create real awareness, influence behavior, and foster a culture of integrity.

Your Responsibilities

Your daily activities will include, but are not limited to:

• Compliance Leadership: Further develop, professionalize, and align the existing Ethics & Compliance framework for the Heerema Group, ensuring it stays relevant and effective.
• Policy Development: Draft and maintain compliance policies, including the Code of Conduct, ABAC guidelines, and trade sanctions protocols.
• Business Partnering: Act as a strategic and tactical advisor to the business, providing proactive support during tendering processes and key decision-making moments.
• Training & Awareness: Design and deliver engaging compliance training sessions for employees, including specialized programs for Heerema Fabrication Group (HFG)
• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks, perform internal audits, and develop mitigation strategies.
• KYC & Due Diligence: Conduct thorough Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews and supply chain due diligence, assessing risks related to human rights, environmental impact, and ethical standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Support the implementation of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) requirements, contributing to policy development and compliance reporting.
• Incident Management: Manage confidential reporting systems (e.g., speak-up lines), investigate compliance breaches, misconduct, and harassment cases, ensuring impartial handling and appropriate follow-up actions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive compliance reports to the Board and Compliance Committee, offering insights and recommendations.

Key ingredients for success

We’re looking for a proactive, entrepreneurial professional who thrives in both strategic and operational roles. You are confident, decisive, and capable of influencing at all levels of the organization.

Key Competencies:

• Strong ethics and integrity, with a natural ability to inspire trust
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across diverse teams
• Thought leadership with the ability to shape opinions and drive cultural change

Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in Law, preferably with a specialization in Business Law, Compliance, or Regulatory Law
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in international, dynamic environments (preferably offshore, maritime, or construction industries)
• In-depth knowledge of compliance areas such as ABAC, trade sanctions, whistleblowing, and code of conduct
• Understanding of the CSRD and CSDDD requirements
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of balancing multiple priorities
• Proven ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written
• Willingness to travel for direct stakeholder engagement
• Currently residing in and eligible to work in the Netherlands.

Your future colleagues

Joining Heerema introduces you into a closely connected and international team that values expertise and collaboration. Your place within the Legal Department is marked by a strong sense of teamwork and a dedication to sharing knowledge. You'll join forces with 10 seasoned colleagues in a team celebrated for its openness, accessibility, personal touch, and focus on collective effort, awaits you.

A unique maritime adventure

At Heerema Marine Contractors, we make the impossible possible offshore. We operate the world’s largest crane vessels and with them we install wind turbines, remove retired offshore oil and gas platforms, and install platforms up to 50,000 metric tons, all while focusing on sustainability and reducing our impact on the planet. Our people have a learning mindset, are curious and take ownership of their own work and development. We would love to welcome you to our community of proud and passionate colleagues! 

Here's why people love working with us

• Working on innovative and challenging projects;
• Strong compensation and benefits package, including a bonus system
• Free access to our in-house gym, including fitness classes;
• Activities to socialize with colleagues outside your team, such as our Friday-afternoon get together;
• 30 days off to fully recharge;
• A modern and easily accessible office in Leiden.

 Are you ready to make the impossible possible?