(Senior) Compliance Manager (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems, connecting seeds and traits, crop protection, digital tools and sustainability approaches. We strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and other stakeholders along the value chain. We do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture by connecting innovation, customers and society. #ForTheLoveOfFarming #TheBiggestJobOnEarth

Take a look at our Agricultural Solutions vision & mission!

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).

• In your new position, you design, implement and continuously further develop the companywide Compliance Management System (CMS), particularly the CMS scope, as well as implement and coordinate a structured and standardized process for compliance risk identification and assessment (Compliance Risk Assessment), definition of mitigation measures and monitoring. This includes, in particular, the legal areas of anti-corruption, competition law, anti-financial crime (sanctions, trade control, anti-money laundering), and human rights.
• Furthermore, you take responsibility for designing and coordinating a structured and standardized process for compliance risk identification and assessment, deriving appropriate risk mitigation measures and overseeing the adequacy and effectiveness of the CMS, including implementation of improvement measures and the needbased development and implementation of new processes and measures in the CMS, e.g., due to regulatory and/or technological changes.
• Your expertise is in demand! You contribute to the design and implementation of the global compliance organization, acting as a central interface to the international compliance network as well as to compliancerelevant functions along the value chain besides other management systems, such as RMS and ICS.
• In addition, you advise management, corporate functions and business units on all compliance matters, including preparation of decisionmaking materials, reporting to the executive management and audit committee, as well as conducting or assisting in compliance investigations and audits.  
• Last but not least, you coordinate and conduct compliance trainings, ensure adherence to external and internal requirements in an international environment plus maintain communication and exchange with authorities and other external stakeholder.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in Law, Economics, Natural Sciences or a comparable field 
• at least five years of experience in a compliance or legal department, ideally within the agriculture, chemical or another regulated industry 
• strong knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and standards
• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
• excellent German and English skills
• strong analytical and communication skills, integrity, assertiveness and the ability to act as a role model for a strong compliance culture

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• 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.
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
• We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Lennart Boudgoust (Talent Acquisition), lennart.boudgoust@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56521 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

As a reliable partner of the rural economy, Agricultural Solutions offers innovative, sustainable solutions for plant protection and health. With the agricultural center in Limburgerhof, close to the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you can expect an attractive place for both work and play in the Rhine-Neckar region. Learn more about BASF SE at: on.basf.com/BASFSE_LI

Find out more about our team in Agricultural Solutions here

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