Junior Compliance Manager Ethical Responsibility (all genders)

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Are you passionate about ethical standards and eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking company? At Zalando, we're seeking a Junior  Compliance Manager to join our Corporate Compliance team. The team maintains the group-wide Compliance Management System, including our third-party compliance setup. Amongst others, they take care of ensuring that our operations as well as the third-party-facing processes comply with legal requirements such as the German Supply Chain Act.  In supporting that team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our third-party risk assessment and management strategies. You'll translate legal requirements from relevant regulations, such as the German Supply Chain Act and (upcoming) European Legislation, into actionable risk assessment frameworks tailored to our needs.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• You’ll support the development and improvement of our third-party risk assessment and management framework in alignment with legal requirements and industry best practices

• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance and execute existing risk-mitigating measures and management plans

• You’ll utilise data-driven insights to optimise the effectiveness of risk management strategies

• You’ll support your colleagues in serving as the internal and external point of contact for ethical and legal compliance standards and, depending on your expertise and educational background, in guiding contract negotiations and reviewing regulatory updates

• You’ll support your colleagues when following up on potential misconduct within our business partner network.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You gained first professional experience in Compliance and/or due diligence within a fast-paced, innovative environment, ideally in the garment industry

• You have a strong understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks related to ethical business practices

• You have a data-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

• You hold an academic degree in relevant fields, usually either a Master's or State Examination degree in Law or Economics

• You demonstrate strong organisational skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment, with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, German language skills are beneficial as we also execute German Laws

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• Employee shares program

• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration

• Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year

• 27 days of vacation a year to start for full-time employees

• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)

• Family services, including counseling and support

• Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub, formerly Gympass)

• Mental health support and coaching available

• Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce - one that is inclusive by design. We only assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, personal expressions, racial identities, ethnicities, religious beliefs, and disability statuses. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV as well.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Please feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support and assist you throughout the hiring process.

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