Senior Compliance Officer
Bucharest
At Scatec, you get to work on something that matters. We develop, build, own, and operate utility scale renewable energy solutions that accelerate access to reliable and affordable clean energy. As part of a global and agile organization, you will work with skilled colleagues across functions and geographies, take real ownership, and contribute to a company driven by the vision of improving our future.
At the heart of everything we do is our belief that we bring the energy - the energy for change, connection, and growth. It shapes how we collaborate, innovate, and create impact together.
If you are looking for a role where your contribution is visible, your development matters, and your work supports a more sustainable future, Scatec may be the right place for you.
Why this role matters
As Senior Compliance Officer, you will help ensure that Scatec’s growth in Romania is built on integrity, transparency and responsible business practices. You will provide trusted local guidance across projects, investments and partnerships, helping teams identify and manage compliance risks early. Your contribution will protect our people, reputation and long-term ability to deliver renewable-energy projects that improve our future.
What you’ll be doing:
- Review and negotiate compliance provisions in contracts and other relevant agreements.
- Support the monitoring of compliance requirements applicable to contractors, subcontractors, and other relevant third parties, and follow up on identified compliance gaps and mitigation actions.
- Conduct/Coordinate Compliance Due Diligence in M&A transactions and other relevant investment opportunities.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments for local projects and operations.
- Conduct and coordinate Integrity Due Diligence related to projects, business partners, and other relevant third parties.
- Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the Compliance Program locally and support global Compliance monitoring activities.
- Act as the local point of contact for compliance matters in Romania.
- Represent Compliance in relevant local project and business meetings.
- Conduct or support internal investigations, as required.
- Contribute to the review and update of Compliance policies and procedures, when required.
- Conduct local compliance training and communication activities.
- Prepare and deliver compliance presentations related to projects and local operations.
- Support Social Investment activities, ensuring that required Integrity Due Diligence is conducted and appropriate compliance clauses are implemented.
What you bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, International Relations or a related field.
- Relevant experience in compliance, legal, risk, internal audit, investigations or integrity due diligence, ideally within an international, regulated or project-based environment.
- Strong understanding of anti-bribery and corruption, third-party risk management, sanctions, conflicts of interest and compliance-program principles.
- Experience reviewing contractual compliance provisions and conducting risk assessments and due diligence processes.
- Ability to handle sensitive matters with sound judgement, discretion, independence and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
- Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills, with the confidence to advise colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
- Ability to deliver clear training, presentations and compliance communications to varied audiences.
- Fluent Romanian and English, both written and spoken.
- Experience in renewables, energy, infrastructure, construction or M&A would be an advantage.
What you’ll gain:
- Professional growth through ownership, exposure, and meaningful contribution from day one
- Hands-on experience in a role where the challenge is energizing, fast-moving, meaningful, and built on learning through doing.
- Broader commercial understanding through close collaboration with cross-functional teams
- Stronger financial, performance, and decision-support skills in a real-world context
What it’s like to work at Scatec
At Scatec, we combine purpose with performance. We value responsibility, clarity, and collaboration and we encourage people to challenge existing ways of working, contribute ideas, and keep developing. You can expect an environment where people work together across disciplines and geographies, where good performance matters, and where you are trusted to take ownership without unnecessary hierarchy.
If you are motivated by analysis with purpose, commercial insight, and real operational impact, this could be a strong next step in your career.
What we offer
At Scatec, you will be part of a company with a clear and ambitious purpose, working on renewable energy solutions that make a lasting difference. You will gain responsibility early, learn from experienced colleagues, and build your capabilities in a business that offers global exposure, strong development opportunities, and meaningful work in the energy transition.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, competence, and business needs.
We review applications on an ongoing basis.
