Ethics & Compliance Director – APAC

Lightsource bp

. Act as a trusted adviser to executive and senior leadership across the Asia Pacific Region .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in Ethics and Compliance (E&C) program improvement and implementation, with a strong focus on Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Conflicts of Interest, and compliance with relevant laws. Possesses the ability to effectively communicate and present insights to senior leadership while fostering a culture of integrity and ethical conduct across the organization.

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Ethics And Compliance Program ImprovementAnti-Bribery And Corruption ExpertiseBusiness Ethics UnderstandingFluent English CommunicationProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

E&C Program ImplementationCompliance Due DiligenceRisk AssessmentData Privacy LawsAnti-Money Laundering LawsConflict ResolutionChange ManagementTraining DevelopmentMonitoring ActivitiesInsights Presentation

Soft Skills

IntegrityProfessionalismTeam OrientationMotivationObjectivity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Legal QualificationE&C Certifications

Industry Keywords

Asia Pacific RegionCompliance PoliciesCodes Of Ethical ConductHuman RightsModern SlaveryTrade ControlsSanctionsCompetition Laws

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a trusted adviser to executive and senior leadership across the Asia Pacific Region
Advise on individual ethics and compliance cases and present regional data-based reports using group E&C dashboards
Provide advice and guidance to staff on Codes of Ethical Conduct and associated Compliance Policies, procedures and controls
Provide training on all aspects of the E&C program
Assist teams with communications, engagement and eLearning resources
Ensure risk and control assessments remain current as the business grows and evolves
Conduct monitoring activities and provide insights to project, country and regional leadership
Enable leaders to manage E&C risk and implement policies, procedures and controls proportionately
Serve as an intake channel for breaches or concerns raised by staff and other stakeholders
Coordinate with the speak-up service and channels such as People & Culture and HSE
Highlight trends and insights for continuous improvement of group E&C activities
Support projects that strengthen the E&C program
Initially operate as a senior individual contributor, with potential future management of teams of staff and consultants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant subject
Fluent spoken and written English
Fluency or competency in additional languages is advantageous, especially languages of one or more Southeast Asian countries
Legal qualification and/or additional E&C qualifications or certifications would be advantageous
At least 10 years’ post-graduate business experience, or equivalent, is essential
At least 5 years’ experience of E&C program improvement and implementation
Experience working in or advising on matters within the APAC region
In-depth understanding of Business Ethics and Compliance
Deep understanding and expertise in Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Conflicts of Interest
Core understanding of sanctions, trade controls, human rights, modern slavery, competition, data privacy and Anti-Money Laundering laws
Recognized as a role model for conducting business with integrity
High objectivity, integrity, motivation, team orientation, professionalism and trustworthiness
Confidence in varied settings, with respectful and humble application of capabilities
Competence presenting qualitative and quantitative information to senior management and in management-by-influence
Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict between groups with opposing perspectives, objectives or priorities
Planning, project-management, problem-solving and change-management skills
Familiarity with resolving Compliance issues and applying a proportionate, risk-based approach to Compliance due diligence
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams and related Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Annual bonus
Retention bank
Health insurance
Pension
Other local benefits
Personal development initiatives
Charitable causes
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Volunteering on the VIBES committee
Inclusive community where every individual is valued and treated with respect