Cloud Operations & Innovation (CO+I) builds the physical datacenters, networks, fiber paths, and satellite base stations around the world that support Microsoft’s entire cloud business strategy.

The EMEA Regional Compliance Manager is crucial in upholding and enhancing our reputation for compliance and ethical conduct within the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region.

This role involves implementing and monitoring compliance standards and policies for our CO+I division of Microsoft, with an emphasis on Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption, Human Rights, Third Party Risk Management, as well as supporting our construction audit, AI Compliance, Controls Monitoring, and Financial Compliance programs. This person will serve as the primary point of contact for all compliance-related matters in the region, ensuring alignment with Microsoft Policy, global standards, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation and Monitoring: Adopt, tailor, and enforce global compliance standards and policies in the EMEA region, while also ensuring all operations align with our ABAC, Human Rights, and Third-Party Risk Management commitments.

• Regulatory Vigilance:Keep abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, incorporating these insights into our compliance framework to ensure our datacenter delivery and operations surpass industry standards.

• Training and Advocacy: Design and implement comprehensive training programs to foster a culture of compliance and ethical business practices across the region.

• Incident Management: Serve as primary contact for all compliance inquiries and issues within the EMEA region,triaging to appropriate Compliance SMEs where necessary.

• Continuous Improvement:Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the compliance program, adapting strategies to meet the dynamic landscape of regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field, with professional certifications (e.g.CCEP, CRCM) highly preferred.

• Extensive experience with multinational organizationsin risk management, compliance, internal audit, or a similar field.

• Demonstrated experience in building and scaling risk management or compliance programs, ideally within a data center or technology-focused environment.

• Proven capability in developing and overseeing effective compliance programs.

• Proven ability to lead strategic initiatives, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive cross-function collaboration.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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