Hybrid Compliance & Ethics Officer – Automotive Business

at SKF Group

• Job title: Compliance & Ethics Officer – Automotive Business
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Gothenburg, Sweden

About the role

• Compliance & Ethics Officer for SKF's Automotive Business, managing compliance programs and whistleblowing channels. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to foster an ethical culture in a global context.

Responsibilities

• Administrate and manage the global whistleblowing channel, coordinate whistleblowing investigations, and train local investigators across the organization.
• Develop, manage, and support group-wide compliance risk assessments, including planning, execution, follow-up, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain policies, directives, and other governing documents within the Compliance & Ethics Program.
• Design and deliver e-learning and face-to-face training to strengthen awareness and competence across the group.
• Monitor, track, and report on the implementation of the Compliance & Ethics Program elements across the group.
• Provide day-to-day advice and guidance to the organization on compliance-related matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and development of tools, processes, and methodologies within the Compliance & Ethics function, including exploring the possibility of making processes more efficient by automation and the use of digital/AI tools.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent legal background).
• Several years of broad compliance experience, preferably in a global manufacturing company or similarly complex international environment.
• Strong understanding of key compliance areas such as anti-corruption, antitrust, export controls, sanctions, privacy, and human rights.
• Proven ability to develop policies, training materials, and compliance tools.
• Experience with risk assessments, managing whistleblowing channels, and conducting whistleblowing investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and engagingly.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take on a wide variety of tasks in a small, dynamic team.
• Proficiency in business English, including both written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• A broad, impactful role with significant opportunity to shape and influence the company’s global Compliance & Ethics Program.
• The chance to work closely with senior stakeholders and contribute directly to building a strong culture of ethics and compliance.
• A collaborative environment where your expertise will make a difference.
• Professional development within an international and values-driven organization.