Hafnia is one of the world's leading oil product tanker owners and operators. We provide transportation of oil and oil products to national and international oil companies, major chemical companies, as well as trading and utility companies.
Hafnia is a company that's all about our people - both the people that run the business, and those that manage our customers. We've always done things differently and prioritized a strong, commercial mindset. But we've never cut corners when it comes to relationships. Building strong business relationships with our customers is the foundation of what we do. We're in this for the long run and focus on their needs 100%. We are transparent and we stick by our promises - as the partner you can turn to in a tight spot- meaning our customers stick with us. Our foremost rule is putting people first and that's how we've become one of the leading ship owners and operators of today's product tanker industry globally.
Hafnia has a solid history in chartering, operations, and technical management, and strives to offer customers the best solution for their transportation needs. This solution-focused approach has resulted in a strong reputation and the Company remains firmly committed to being a responsible member of the industry and operating according to the highest ethical standards.
Job Description
The Manager, Risk & Compliance is a new role at Hafnia, to be based in Singapore or Copenhagen and part of the Governance, Risk & Compliance pillar within the Executive Projects, Compliance & ESG team. The team works closely with Hafnia's Leadership Group across three pillars to enable strategic execution, safeguard the organization through robust governance and risk oversight, and embed sustainability across the business.
The role reports to the Senior Manager, Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance. During an initial transition period, the role will report directly to the Head of Executive Projects, Compliance & ESG.
This position will play a critical role in operating Hafnia's risk management framework and Corporate Compliance Program, driving compliance efforts and managing enterprise risks. It involves guiding departments and maintaining oversight on compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to sanctions, anti-corruption, anti-trust, anti-money laundering, GDPR, and business ethics. A key focus is building a strong culture of integrity and adherence to regulatory and risk standards across the organization.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Risk management framework
- Operationalize and continuously improve Hafnia's enterprise risk management framework
- Conduct risk assessments and risk reviews with business owners across functions
- Maintain Hafnia's risk register and relevant documentation
- Work with business owners to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans
Regulatory compliance and governance for corporate office
- Develop, implement and regularly review our compliance policies
- Keep up to date on regulatory developments to ensure the business remains complaint
- Assess effectiveness of the Compliance Program and adapt it to regulatory developments and emerging risks
- Coordinate regularly with the legal team and HSEQ department on compliance matters
- Represent Hafnia and develop its engagement within the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN) and other industry forums.
- Provide continuous recommendations for the development of the compliance program
- Perform counterparty sanctions screening and assist with KYC process
- Manage the network of compliance systems and guide business users
Forward Freight Agreement (FFA) governance
- Oversee the governance and compliance framework for Hafnia's FFA activities
- Maintain FFA-related controls, policies and documentation
- Coordinate with Commercial and Finance teams to ensure consistent FFA compliance and reporting
Corporate ethics and integrity
- Champion a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making across the organization
- Monitor adherence to our policies and procedures
- Develop compliance training programs and conduct mandatory training and awareness sessions, partnering with the Executive Projects team on rollout and change management
- Manage our whistleblower program and protection mechanisms
- Advise on internal investigations and corrective actions in case of violations
Reporting and auditor coordination
- Manage internal and external audit inquiries relating to Enterprise Risk Management and compliance activities
- Maintain documentation related to compliance and enterprise risk management
- Ensure timely reporting and resolution to inquiries or audits
- Report top risks to leadership and the Audit Committee on a regular cycle
Cross-functional collaboration
- Work with the Executive Projects team on policy implementation and change management initiatives
- Coordinate with the ESG team on governance frameworks, ESG risk integration and assurance alignment
- Work across Legal, HSEQ, Internal Audit and Commercial functions on shared risk and compliance topics
Crisis management and incident response
- Develop and implement crisis response strategies for compliance and risk-related incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Law, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience working in shipping, compliance and/or risk management, preferably within an in-house team and in a global context. Legal experience is a plus.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and industry/maritime best practices
- Clear grasp and understanding of key global anti-bribery, anti-trust, GDPR and trade sanctions frameworks
- Experience with enterprise risk management frameworks and methodologies
- Keen interest in maritime compliance and company governance structures
- Focus on details, with excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and to engage with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Relevant certifications (e.g., risk management, compliance) are a plus
