SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.

We are looking for a Compliance & Business Ethics Manager to strengthen and oversee compliance activities across North, West and Central Africa and Indian Ocean (French speaking countries – 12 countries). Reporting to the Regional Compliance function, the role promotes integrity, prevents compliance risks, supports internal controls, and acts as a trusted partner to business and support functions in a dynamic multicultural environment.

This position offers significant regional exposure and the opportunity to work within a dynamic, multicultural, and matrix organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Compliance & Business Ethics Program across assigned countries and coordinate local Compliance Ambassadors.
• Advise management and operational teams on compliance risks, mitigation actions, governance, and internal control improvements.
• Conduct risk-based compliance reviews, integrity assessments, control evaluations, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Conduct or coordinate investigations, document findings, support remediation, and promote appropriate use of reporting channels.
• Design and deliver compliance training while promoting a culture of integrity, accountability, and ethical decision-making.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, KPIs, and management presentations; monitor trends and collaborate with HR, Legal, Finance, Internal Audit, and Business Leadership.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Compliance, Risk Management, Finance, Audit, Internal Control, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Compliance, Internal Audit, Internal Control, Risk Management, Investigations, Governance, or related areas, including at least 5 years in Compliance & Business Ethics.
• Regional or multi-country experience is considered a strong advantage.
• Proven experience implementing compliance programs, conducting reviews, managing risks, supporting investigations, and operating in international or multi-country environments.
• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, internal controls, risk assessment, audit, investigation, remediation, and practical business-oriented advisory.
• Excellent communication, training, stakeholder management, analytical, organizational, and influencing skills, with high integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Fluent in English and French. Certifications such as CIA, CFE, CAMS, ACCA, or equivalent are preferred.