Fourlis Group, one of the leading Groups of companies in Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania in providing quality consumer goods, is currently looking to recruit:
Senior Compliance Officer
The Position:
The main objective of the role is to act as the central coordination point between Housemarket, Fourlis Group, and Inter IKEA, ensuring effective alignment and collaboration on compliance requirements arising from the IKEA franchise framework, while also supporting activities related to the Group Compliance framework. The role will coordinate relevant self-assessments, audits, evidence collection, remediation actions, and follow-up activities across the three organizations, as well as contribute to the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Group-wide compliance policies, controls, and initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who wants to develop in a dynamic and fast-paced Group environment. The role offers exposure to a broad range of compliance, governance, risk management, and data privacy matters across multiple markets while partnering closely with business stakeholders across the Group.
Reporting to the Head of Compliance, you will be responsible and accountable to:
- Act as the central coordination point between Housemarket, relevant Fourlis Group stakeholders and Inter IKEA, supporting the implementation of iConduct requirements arising from the IKEA franchise framework, including self-assessments, audits, evidence collection, remediation tracking and coordination with the respective Chapter Owners
- Collaborate closely with IKEA Matrix Managers and the Managing Director on matters related to the IKEA franchise framework
- Lead and coordinate supplier verification activities in accordance with the IKEA IWAY methodology, including supplier risk assessments, verification audits, corrective action follow-up, development of the IWAY roadmap and awareness-building across the organization
- Support the implementation, review, and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures, standards, controls, and governance frameworks
- Provide practical compliance guidance to business stakeholders and act as a coordination point between Compliance and relevant business owners
- Support privacy assessments, contract reviews, and guidance on ethics, anti-bribery, third-party risk, and data privacy requirements
- Prepare compliance reports, presentations, progress updates, and management reporting on compliance activities and action plans
- Support compliance training, awareness initiatives, and the promotion of a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.
Qualifications & Competencies required:
- At least 5 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Data Privacy, Legal, Governance, or a related field
- Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, internal controls, risk management principles, GDPR, and data privacy requirements
- Experience in compliance assessments, audits, monitoring activities, control reviews, evidence collection, or action tracking
- Highly organized, with strong analytical, planning, prioritization, follow-up, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act as an effective influencer and collaborate across multiple functions and workstreams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
Qualifications considered as an asset:
- Master's degree in Compliance, Risk Management, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CCEP, CIA, CRMA, CIPP/E, CAMS, or equivalent
- Previous experience in Third-Party Risk Management, supplier due diligence, third-party audits, vendor governance, or compliance monitoring programs
- Previous experience in a Group, retail, multinational, franchise, or cross-functional governance environment
- Experience in designing or assessing compliance, internal control, anti-bribery, ESG, whistleblowing, or data privacy programs.
We offer:
- Competitive remuneration & benefits package
- Extensive continuous training
- Career & development prospects in Fourlis Group
