Junior Compliance Manager (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. Amongst others, they take care of ensuring that our internal employee-facing processes comply with legal requirements such as anti-corruption regulations. In supporting that team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our day-to-day compliance operations and thereby the Zalando Compliance Management System. You'll coordinate and answer compliance-related questions, support training and investigations, as well as help keep our policies up to date and have the opportunity to support your team in managing compliance in national and international locations.

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

• You’ll support your colleagues in serving as the internal point of contact for incoming compliance-related requests from across the group, guiding our stakeholders and making sure that stakeholders receive solution-oriented advice. You’ll thereby make sure that requests are handled smoothly and efficiently.

• You’ll support your colleagues in managing end-to-end internal compliance investigations, from overseeing the case intake to fact-finding and implementation of improvement measures. 

• You’ll assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies.

• You’ll carry out compliance trainings, making sure that relevant information provided is in accordance to applicable laws and standards.

• You’ll ongoingly support compliance reports to stakeholders. 

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

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

• You gained first professional experience in Compliance, ideally within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

• You have an understanding of legal and compliance industry standards (e.g. anti-corruption regulations, IDW PS 980, ISO 37001). 

• You have an analytical mind, and at the same time are able to break down complex situations to provide practical solutions. 

• You enjoy communicating with a diverse range of stakeholders, while your communication is precise and target-group oriented. 

• You demonstrate strong organisational skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English.

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.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)

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

• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers

• Company pension scheme

• Employee shares programme

• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub

• Mental health support and coaching

• Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

• 2 paid volunteering days a year

• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

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!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion