Compliance Specialist

Compliance Operations Specialist

Location: Pune, India

Do You Want to Be Part of a Global Team Where Collaboration Drives Success?

At Hempel, success is built on collaboration, integrity, and trust. We operate globally, and our Compliance function plays a critical role in enabling sustainable growth while protecting our people, our reputation, and our business.

We are looking for a Compliance Operations Specialist to join our Compliance & Data Protection team, supporting Hempel’s global operations. You will work closely with colleagues across geographies, functions, and cultures, contributing to the daily execution and continuous improvement of Hempel’s Compliance Program.

Hempel’s Corporate Head Office is located in Lyngby, Denmark. The Compliance & Data Protection team supports the entire Hempel Group globally, and this role is based in Pune, India, serving as an essential operational hub.

Your Role and Key Responsibilities

As Compliance Operations Specialist, you will be responsible for the reliable and high‑quality execution of core compliance processes, helping ensure that Hempel’s standards are consistently applied across the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with roll out of Compliance training courses, primarily online learning programs

• Supporting compliance assessments of business partners (e.g. distributors and third parties)

• Handling and reviewing sanctions screening alerts in line with internal procedures

• Providing general operational and administrative support to the Compliance & Data Protection team

• Maintaining and updating cases in the Whistleblowing system

• Taking minutes during investigation meetings and ensuring secure and confidential record management

• Handling sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of professionalism and integrity

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Compliance processes are delivered accurately, on time, and consistently

• Stakeholders trust you as a reliable and professional compliance partner

• Data, reports, and systems are well-maintained and audit‑ready

• You proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency and quality

• You take ownership while working effectively as part of a global team

Key Success Criteria

You are:

• Diligent, precise, detail‑oriented, and dependable

• Highly trustworthy with a strong sense of confidentiality

• Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities across compliance areas

• Comfortable working with data, documentation, and reporting

• A strong written and spoken English communicator

• A confident user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Motivated by structure, responsibility, and contributing to a larger purpose

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• No single specific field of study required; backgrounds in law, business, finance, economics, or international studies are relevant

• 3–4 years of experience in an international company, preferably in a regional or global role

• Strong operational and administrative skills are essential

• Solid experience with Microsoft Office tools

• Experience with compliance systems, IT tools, or AI solutions to improve workflow efficiency is an advantage

• Basic understanding of corporate compliance programs is preferred

What We Offer

At Hempel, we offer a professional, international environment with strong values and a long‑term perspective. You will have the opportunity to work with global stakeholders and contribute meaningfully to the integrity and success of our business.

We value trust, accountability, and collaboration, and we support both personal and professional development. You will be part of a company where compliance is taken seriously—and where people matter.

Application and Further Information

For more information about Hempel, visit www.hempel.com.

Please submit your CV and application in English via the application link. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Application due

2026-06-30

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Job Functions

General Business, Legal, Management

Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. 

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact. 

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.