ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Senior Compliance Technician

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Implement, adapt and coordinate the Criminal and Anti-Corruption Compliance Model within their area of responsibility, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and the corporate values of the ACCIONA Energía Group.
Will report directly to the Chief Compliance Officer of ACCIONA Energía.
The role involves a high degree of autonomy, exposure to business areas and participation in international projects, operating in a matrix environment and collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

Model, risks and decision making:

Implement and evolve the Compliance Model at an international level, ensuring its adequacy to regulatory requirements, the corporate framework and business realities.
Actively participate in the evaluation of operations, projects and strategic decisions from a Compliance perspective, providing risk criteria and proposing viable alternatives.
Identify, evaluate and monitor Compliance risks, ensuring the definition and implementation of mitigation measures.

Business integration and stakeholder management:

Provide continuous advice to business areas and corporate functions on ethics, integrity and compliance.
Manage third-party due diligence processes, as well as review and negotiate contractual clauses related to Compliance.
Coordinate the response to requests from external stakeholders (clients, investors, financial entities, partners, etc.).

Operation and execution of the Model:

Prepare and keep updated the internal Compliance regulations (policies, procedures, risk and control matrices).
Execute and coordinate key processes of the Model (conflicts of interest, donations, sponsorships, hospitality, among others).
Develop and execute training and awareness programs adapted to different groups and geographies.

Reporting, monitoring and continuous improvement:

Define and monitor Compliance indicators that allow for the evaluation of the Model's effectiveness and its degree of implementation.
Prepare executive reporting for Management and contribute to corporate reports and stakeholder requirements.

Coordinate internal and external Compliance audits, as well as the follow-up of action plans.
Analyze regulatory updates and trends, promoting the continuous updating of the Model.
Contribute to the global coordination of the Model, the definition of priorities, the monitoring of key initiatives, and the preparation of information for governing bodies.

Required Skills and Competencies

Academic Profile:

University degree in Law, Business Administration or similar. Postgraduate degree or specialization in Compliance or related areas, as well as professional certifications (CESCOM, CCEP or others), will be valued.

Experience:

5 or more years of experience in Compliance or related areas (risks, internal control, audit, legal). Experience in industrial or energy sectors and international environments will be valued.

Languages:

Advanced English. Other languages will be valued.

Availability to travel:

Availability to travel nationally and internationally depending on the needs of the position.

Technical Competencies:

Compliance frameworks and management systems (ISO 37301, UNE 19601, ISO 37001).
International regulations (criminal, anti-corruption, trade sanctions, AML/CFT).
Third-party due diligence and risk assessment in business operations.
Definition and monitoring of KPIs and Compliance reporting.
Experience in managing ethics channels and internal investigations (valued).

Personal Competencies:

High degree of integrity and professional ethics, acting as a reference in the organization.
Independence of judgment and solidity in decision-making in complex environments.
Analytical thinking and risk orientation, with a transversal vision of the business and the ability to integrate Compliance into decision-making.
Ability to influence without hierarchical authority in matrix environments.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, adapting to different organizational levels.
Autonomy, proactivity and results orientation, combining strategic vision and execution.
Ability to simultaneously manage multiple initiatives, with a high level of organization and prioritization.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

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Implementar, adaptar y coordinar el Modelo de Compliance Penal y Anticorrupción en su ámbito de responsabilidad, asegurando su alineación con la regulación aplicable y los valores corporativos del Grupo ACCIONA Energía.
Reportará directamente a la Chief Compliance Officer de ACCIONA Energía.
El rol implica un alto grado de autonomía, exposición a áreas de negocio y participación en proyectos internacionales, operando en un entorno matricial y colaborando con múltiples stakeholders internos y externos.

Job Description

Modelo, riesgos y toma de decisiones:

Implementar y evolucionar el Modelo de Compliance a nivel internacional, asegurando su adecuación a los requisitos regulatorios, al marco corporativo y a las realidades del negocio.
Participar activamente en la evaluación de operaciones, proyectos y decisiones estratégicas desde la perspectiva de Compliance, aportando criterio de riesgo y proponiendo alternativas viables.
Identificar, evaluar y monitorizar riesgos de Compliance, asegurando la definición e implantación de medidas de mitigación.

Integración en negocio y gestión de stakeholders:

Asesorar de forma continua a las áreas de negocio y funciones corporativas en materia de ética, integridad y cumplimiento.
Gestionar procesos de debida diligencia de terceros, así como revisar y negociar cláusulas contractuales relacionadas con Compliance.
Coordinar la respuesta a requerimientos de stakeholders externos (clientes, inversores, entidades financieras, socios, etc.).

Operación y ejecución del Modelo:

Elaborar y mantener actualizada la normativa interna de Compliance (políticas, procedimientos, matrices de riesgos y controles).
Ejecutar y coordinar procesos clave del Modelo (conflictos de interés, donaciones, patrocinios, hospitalidades, entre otros).
Desarrollar y ejecutar programas de formación y sensibilización adaptados a los distintos colectivos y geografías.

Reporting, seguimiento y mejora continua:

Definir y monitorizar indicadores de Compliance que permitan evaluar la eficacia del Modelo y su grado de implantación.
Elaborar reporting ejecutivo para Dirección y contribuir a informes corporativos y requerimientos de stakeholders.

Coordinar auditorías internas y externas de Compliance, así como el seguimiento de planes de acción.
Analizar novedades regulatorias y tendencias, promoviendo la actualización continua del Modelo.
Contribuir a la coordinación global del Modelo, a la definición de prioridades, al seguimiento de iniciativas clave, y en la preparación de información para órganos de gobierno.

Required Skills and Competencies

Perfil académico:

Grado universitario en Derecho, ADE o similar. Valorable postgrado o especialización en Compliance o áreas afines, así como certificaciones profesionales (CESCOM, CCEP u otras).

Experiencia:

A partir de 5 años de experiencia en Compliance o áreas relacionadas (riesgos, control interno, auditoría, legal). Se valorará experiencia en sectores industriales o energéticos y entornos internacionales.

Idiomas:

Inglés avanzado. Valorable otros idiomas.

Disponibilidad para viajar:

Disponibilidad para viajar a nivel nacional e internacional en función de las necesidades del puesto.

Competencias técnicas:

Marcos de Compliance y sistemas de gestión (ISO 37301, UNE 19601, ISO 37001).
Normativa internacional (penal, anticorrupción, sanciones comerciales, PBC/FT).
Due diligence de terceros y evaluación de riesgos en operaciones de negocio.
Definición y seguimiento de KPIs y reporting de Compliance.
Experiencia en gestión de canales éticos e investigaciones internas (valorable).

Competencias personales:

Alto grado de integridad y ética profesional, actuando como referente en la organización.
Independencia de criterio y solidez en la toma de decisiones en entornos complejos.
Pensamiento analítico y orientación a riesgos, con visión transversal del negocio y capacidad para integrar el Compliance en la toma de decisiones.
Capacidad de influencia sin autoridad jerárquica en entornos matriciales.
Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y negociación, adaptándose a distintos niveles organizativos.
Autonomía, proactividad y orientación a resultados, combinando visión estratégica y ejecución.
Capacidad de gestión simultánea de múltiples iniciativas, con alto nivel de organización y priorización.