To ensure that the Organization complies with Internal STM Policies, Guidelines, Code of Conduct, & applicable laws, & regulations (in liaison with relevant functions with technical expertise), through developing, & monitoring STM Compliance Program, as well as providing guidance/ support to the relevant stakeholders within the different business sectors about STM Compliance program, ensuring adherence to which, & promoting an ethical culture.


 

• Providing guidance to different departments regarding the development of STM set of policies and procedures, monitoring progress, & supporting the continuous improvement of them to ensure an up-to-date set is maintained, through frequent reviews/ alignment.
• Conduct Compliance audits/ reviews of the country compliance program covering local policies and procedures, define & report gaps/ violations to Compliance, Internal Controls, & QA Director, along with recommendations of remediation actions.
• Follow up the status of recommended controls/ remediation actions defined for areas of improvements/ gaps noted, to mitigate the relevant risks according to the target dates of closure agreed with relevant stakeholders. 
• Lead processes continuous improvement initiatives in alignment with relevant functional owners, & Internal Controls Manager, considering emerging risks, & ensuring proper segregation of conflicting duties.
• Lead the development of a whistleblower program/ tool and manage incident reporting channels.
• Develop, & maintain Company Compliance Risk Register in alignment with the Internal Controls Manager, & relevant stakeholders, ensure frequent updates of which.
• Provide training/ awareness sessions to the relevant parties about STM Policies, Code of Conduct, & sharing of best practices.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders regarding compliant ways of working both for current processes & future initiatives under discussion, liaise with Legal & relevant department heads as needed to ensure full alignment, & compliance with both Local Laws & Internal guidelines.
• Monitoring regulatory developments relevant to the company’s operations in coordination with the Legal Department, updating  management/ providing training to staff - as needed.
• Coordinate with Legal, & Regulatory bodies during audits, inspections, or investigations (internal/ external).