Overview
Compliance Manager Jobs in Shanghai, China at Budweiser Brewing Company APAC
Title: Compliance Manager
Company: Budweiser Brewing Company APAC
Location: Shanghai, China
Role Overview
Join the APAC Compliance Team and play a key role in managing compliance matters across the region. This position partners closely with the China Business Unit and regional leadership to develop and execute compliance strategies, lead anti-corruption investigations, monitor compliance risks, and foster a strong culture of integrity. The role ensures that business operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Key Challenges
- Safeguard business integrity and mitigate compliance risks, including anti-corruption, data privacy, and trade compliance, within a complex and evolving regulatory environment.
- Drive a strong culture of ethics and compliance by embedding compliance principles into day-to-day business operations and enhancing employee awareness.
- Independently manage fraud and misconduct investigations, support internal and external audits, and effectively handle crisis situations to protect the company’s reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Monitoring & Risk Assessment
- Conduct compliance monitoring activities and risk assessments across the region.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential compliance risks, including third-party due diligence, gifts and entertainment practices, and other key compliance areas.
- Develop and implement preventive controls, remediation plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Compliance Training & Culture Building
- Design and deliver compliance training programs for employees and key stakeholders.
- Promote awareness of company policies, core values, and expected standards of conduct.
- Develop communication materials and engagement initiatives to strengthen the compliance culture throughout the organization.
Investigations & Case Management
- Lead or support the intake, assessment, investigation, and resolution of whistleblower and compliance-related cases.
- Conduct internal investigations involving fraud, corruption, misconduct, and other compliance concerns.
- Coordinate with global and regional teams on significant compliance matters and remediation efforts.
- Engage and manage external counsel and relevant stakeholders to support litigation, disciplinary actions, and judicial proceedings when necessary.
Compliance Advisory & Support
- Provide compliance advice and support on matters including cybersecurity, data privacy, antitrust/competition law, anti-commercial bribery, FCPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Support the implementation and maintenance of compliance programs, policies, and controls.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Sales, Finance, Procurement, HR, Technical Support, and other functions to integrate compliance requirements into business processes and decision-making.
- Build trusted relationships with business stakeholders and provide practical, risk-based compliance guidance.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or above. Degree in Law, Audit, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum CET-6 or equivalent English proficiency.
- 5-10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in compliance, ethics, anti-corruption, investigations, internal controls, audit, risk management, legal, or related functions.
- Experience gained in a multinational corporation, reputable law firm, Big Four accounting firm, consulting firm, or government/judicial institution is highly preferred.
Knowledge & Technical Expertise
- Solid understanding of compliance investigations, fraud detection, internal controls, and risk management practices.
- Strong knowledge of relevant PRC laws and regulations, including:
- Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery regulations
- Anti-Monopoly Law
- Anti-Unfair Competition Law
- Data Security Law
- Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL)
- Labor and employment-related regulations
- Familiarity with compliance frameworks relating to anti-corruption, competition law, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment.
- Proven ability to manage compliance projects independently and drive results.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate compliance requirements to diverse audiences.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment with occasional travel.
- Fluent in both written and spoken English and Chinese.
Preferred Qualifications
- PRC Legal Professional Qualification Certificate.
- CPA, CFE, or other relevant compliance, audit, or investigation certifications.
- Experience leading anti-fraud, anti-corruption, or whistleblower investigations.
