Compliance & Risk Manager (m/f/d)

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Date: May 26, 2026

Location: Hanau, DE

Company: Heraeus

Compliance & Risk Manager (m/f/d)

Location Hanau

Permanent

Full Time

About Heraeus

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

As a Risk & Compliance Manager (m/f/d), you are responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously enhancing the compliance and risk management framework of Heraeus Electronics in alignment with Heraeus Corporate Functions.
You ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, internal policies, and ethical standards to safeguard the company’s reputation and sustainability.
Moreover, you act as the primary point of contact for compliance matters, collaborating closely with senior leadership and corporate stakeholders.
In addition, you cooperate with the Global Trade Compliance team to monitor regulatory changes and ensure their timely implementation, as well as integrating them into business strategies and operational processes.
You are responsible for establishing and further developing an enterprise risk management (ERM) framework, you monitor the effectiveness of controls and track the implementation of mitigation measures.
As well, you support management in integrating risk considerations into strategic planning and decision‑making processes.

What is required for the role:

University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field
> 5 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management function, or business management with respective responsibility
Experience in an operating company environment, within an industrial and multinational setting
Ability to interpret legal and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical business solutions
High level of integrity, independence, and ethical judgment
Strong communication and persuasion skills, with the ability to challenge constructively

What we offer:

Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan
Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work
Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement)
Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day
Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations

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