The tasks of the CPO are laid down in the RB/GF- Directive 120 “Bosch Group Compliance Management System”; topics include corruption, fraud, breach of trust, etc. including the respective Compliance Management System (area of responsibility). With respect to other (Compliance) topics forwarding of received information to the responsible department of the Bosch Group. To fulfil these tasks, the CPO has to be adequately equipped with sufficient human resources and equipment and with the required authority (e.g. rights of access).
I. Tasks of Commercial Compliance (RBIN/CPO1)
1. Risk Management
• Support Corporate Compliance Management (C/CM) in conducting risk analyses for the Bosch Group
• Support for the respective organizational Unit (OE) in assessing whether further anti-corruption risk analyses at the OE level are required; conducting of such anti-corruption risk analyses in their area of responsibility
• Develop, initiate and monitor measures to minimize these risks as well as support in taking any other measures required according to local law
2. Advice
• Advise for associates on questions concerning Compliance regulations in the Compliance area of anti-corruption and the Compliance Requirement in general within the scope of its responsibility.
• Take the insights gained from the consulting into account when further developing the Compliance Management System (CMS).
• Cooperation with authorities (incl. reports to the authorities) and law firms
3. Training / Communication
• Implementation and conducting of or providing assistance for Compliance training and other communication measures as required by C/CM
• Driving mindset change through compliance awareness and communication initiatives
• Supporting review of the need for additional Compliance measures at its organizational level (e.g., GB level regarding specific business risks), particularly by additional local regulations, risk analyses, or training to mitigate corruption risks
4. Monitoring and Control
• Receiving and processing reports concerning potential violations of the Compliance Requirement
• Conducting internal investigations on the basis of reports received (if necessary, with the help of other suitable responsible departments, particularly C/AUP) or transferring responsibility for the internal investigation to the responsible C for Compliance area or other appropriate offices or departments.
• Sanctions: Making recommendations and supporting the competent department (disciplinary supervisors, HR) with regard to disciplinary measures and other legal consequences based on compliance violations
• Work with professional IT tools
5. Reporting
• Regular reports to C/CM, RO/P and notifications to the GL of the OE to which it is assigned
• Support reporting of RBIN compliance cases to the Audit Committee in accordance with local law (as set out in the Whistleblower Policy)
6. Skills and Competence
• Sound knowledge in legal compliance and especially in the relevant criminal law as well as in the relevant Compliance regulations
• Fluent in the local language and English
• Certain experience within Bosch group (e.g. at least 5 to 8 years) or external experience in a comparable position
• Certain hierarchy level (minimum SL1 or development group)
• Good or very good knowledge of processes and procedures, products and services of Bosch and the respective entity
• Very good analytical, conceptional, report writing skills
• Broad network / networking abilities
• Flexibility, high willingness to perform and take responsibility, confident appearance, self-assertion and communication skills
• Good computer literacy
• Willingness to travel
• Other soft skills:…. (according to country / tasks)