Join DOF as our new Group Head of Compliance!

About the job

DOF is seeking a proactive and business-oriented Group Head of Compliance to join their corporate team. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to further develop, implement and manage effective compliance processes that support responsible and sustainable business practices.

This is a varied and hands-on role where you will combine sound legal and compliance expertise with the authority and judgement required to challenge established practices and drive consistent ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop DOF's global compliance framework, policies and procedures.
• Set Group-wide compliance standards and drive consistent ways of working across regions and functions, balancing global consistency with local regulatory requirements.
• Lead compliance risk assessments, follow-up actions and management reporting.
• Lead and oversee integrity due diligence and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes.
• Maintain oversight of sanctions and export control requirements, working closely with corporate and operational stakeholders.
• Lead compliance assessments relating to new markets, partnerships and transactions.
• Oversee the investigation, follow-up and close-out of reported concerns and potential compliance breaches.
• Drive consistent compliance practices through guidance, training and continuous improvement.
• Proactively monitor compliance activities, regulatory developments and emerging requirements, and support management reporting.

Qualifications

• Relevant higher education within law, audit, finance, business, risk management or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience from compliance, legal, audit, risk management or a similar field, including functional or leadership responsibility in a complex international organisation.
• Experience from the maritime, offshore, energy or another internationally regulated industry.
• Extensive knowledge of compliance risk assessment, integrity due diligence and KYC processes.
• Experience driving common standards and consistent ways of working across functions, business areas and jurisdictions.
• Analytical and organisational skills, with a structured approach to your work.
• Good communication skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• High integrity, independent judgment and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.

Personal qualities

You are comfortable working across functions and regions and can communicate compliance requirements in a clear and business-relevant way, building trust and influencing stakeholders while maintaining the independence and authority required to challenge established practices.

We offer

• A role with global impact: Lead and shape compliance across DOF's business areas, regions and operations, working with stakeholders across corporate and operational functions.
• Meaningful responsibility: Own a critical Group function and help safeguard DOF through clear standards, sound governance and responsible business conduct.
• Professional development: Apply and further develop your expertise across compliance, risk management and international business.
• A strong employee package: Competitive pension and insurance schemes, physical activity subsidy, numerous social events and access to company apartments at Myrkdalen.
• A global environment: Work alongside colleagues, vessels and projects across several regions.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted through our application portal Workable. Selected candidates will go through an initial screening. Shortlisted candidates will then continue on to interviews.

Contact

Mads Moen - HR Business Partner
mads.moen@dof.com