Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Senior Compliance Officer - Global GRC Team
Barcelona, Spain
Full-time
About the Company
Glovo is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, with operations in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and continuous enhancement of the regional compliance framework, including Policies & Procedures, Compliance Management System (CMS), Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, and other key compliance policies, ensuring alignment with global standards and local regulatory requirements.
- Oversee and strengthen the regional financial crime and compliance control environment by conducting compliance risk assessments, evaluating the effectiveness of controls, identifying improvement opportunities, and partnering with business stakeholders to implement risk-based enhancements.
- Drive compliance monitoring, testing, and assurance activities across the region, identifying compliance gaps, recommending remediation actions, supporting corrective action implementation, and reporting findings, risks, and progress to senior management and key stakeholders.
- Serve as the regional subject matter expert for key regulatory compliance topics, including Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, the EU Platform Work Directive, and related requirements, proactively advising stakeholders on regulatory developments, industry trends, enforcement actions, and business impacts.
- Provide trusted, risk-based compliance advisory support and stakeholder engagement, acting as the primary regional contact for complex compliance inquiries, delivering training and awareness programs, fostering a strong culture of integrity and accountability, and influencing senior leaders to strengthen compliance outcomes.
- Lead complex compliance investigations and strategic compliance initiatives, including whistleblower cases, internal investigations, compliance reviews, and the resolution of sensitive matters, while contributing to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the regional compliance programme.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related discipline, with 7+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or related functions, preferably within international and fast-paced environments.
- Strong expertise in compliance frameworks, including Anti-Bribery & Corruption, Sanctions, CSRD, and other regulatory and governance requirements.
- Demonstrated experience leading compliance programs and managing complex compliance matters independently, from risk assessment and policy implementation to remediation and issue resolution.
- Strong analytical, investigative, and risk management capabilities, with experience conducting or overseeing investigations, assessing compliance risks, and driving effective remediation actions.
- Proven ability to engage, influence, and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leadership teams, providing practical, business-focused compliance guidance and recommendations.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills, with the ability to explain complex topics clearly, manage competing priorities, work independently in dynamic environments, and maintain a proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused approach.
We Offer
- An enticing equity plan that lets you own a piece of the action.
- Top-notch private health insurance to keep you at your peak.
- Monthly Glovo credit to satisfy your cravings!
- Discounts on transportation, food, and even kindergarten expenses.
- Discounted gym memberships to keep you energized.
- Extra time off, the freedom to work from home two days a week, and the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to three weeks a year!
- Enhanced parental leave and office-based nursery.
- Online therapy and wellbeing benefits to ensure your mental well-being.
About the Company
At Glovo, your success is defined by both results and behaviors. We hire for excellence in craft and for the Leadership Principles that shape how we think, decide, and collaborate. What you achieve matters, and how you achieve it defines us. Together, they move the business forward and deliver great experiences.
We thrive on diversity; we believe it enhances our teams, products, and culture. We know that the best ideas come from a mashup of brilliant, diverse minds. This is why we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds – all genders, racial/diverse backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and all other unique characteristics that make you YOU. We will encourage you to bring your authentic self to work, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.
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Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate, and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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