Manager, Integrated Assurance & Compliance

Yara International

. Lead the integrated compliance and assurance framework .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePort-of-Spain • SpainSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance management, risk assessment, and internal auditing, with a strong focus on regulatory adherence and continuous improvement. Proficient in developing assurance frameworks and leading audits while maintaining stakeholder engagement and promoting a culture of compliance.

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Compliance ManagementRisk AssessmentInternal AuditingISO StandardsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementInternal Control FrameworksQuality Management SystemsData AnalyticsAudit PlanningRegulatory ComplianceProcess SafetyTechnical StandardsEmergency PreparednessCompliance Evaluations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCommunication SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeData Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

ACCACIACACPACISACRMA

Industry Keywords

Occupational Safety and Health ActCorporate GovernanceCompliance ObligationsAudit ReadinessContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the integrated compliance and assurance framework
Maintain compliance obligations and accountability across legal, regulatory, corporate, technical, operational, HSE, environmental, people, contractual, and management-system requirements
Develop and oversee an annual, risk-based integrated assurance plan
Independently assess and challenge compliance and control effectiveness across functions
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and verify resulting actions
Provide assurance over engineering codes, technical standards, asset integrity, process safety, operating discipline, emergency preparedness, and major operational risks
Coordinate assurance for ISO, corporate, and management systems, including audit readiness, findings, and corrective actions
Verify competency, mandatory training, authorization, certification, and workforce compliance
Coordinate audits, regulatory inspections, corporate reviews, and certification activities
Govern findings, non-conformities, and corrective actions through closure
Identify systemic weaknesses and emerging compliance risks
Maintain indicators and dashboards and provide objective assurance reporting to the leadership team
Coordinate engagements with regulators, certification bodies, corporate assurance functions, and other stakeholders
Promote compliance culture and continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Law, Engineering, Risk Management, or another relevant governance, risk, control, compliance, or assurance-related discipline
Professional certification or equivalent, such as ACCA, CIA, CA, CPA, CISA, or CRMA
Minimum of eight (8) years’ progressive experience in internal audit, finance and controls, risk management, compliance, quality management systems, or another relevant control or assurance-related field
Knowledge of internal auditing standards, enterprise risk management, corporate governance, compliance requirements, and internal control frameworks
Understanding of quality management systems, ISO standards, and continuous improvement methodologies
Ability to assess strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks and evaluate internal-control effectiveness
Strong analytical, investigative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Excellent report-writing, presentation, and communication skills
Ability to plan and lead audits, assurance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, and compliance evaluations
Stakeholder management and influencing skills
Project management and organizational skills
Leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
Integrity, professionalism, objectivity, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and relevant data analytics tools
Sound understanding of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of Trinidad and Tobago and other applicable statutory and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion commitment
Reference and background checks conducted where permitted by local law and necessary for the job, with HR notification beforehand