Director Regulatory Compliance Asia Pacific

Job Summary

Emerson’s 130+ years of history have been filled with achievements and challenges that have driven innovative thinking and bold transformations, molding us into the company we are today. By joining us as a Director Regulatory Compliance, Asia Pacific (AP) , you will support all Regulatory Compliance disciplines throughout the region and be responsible for program development, governance, oversight and execution as it relates to Regulatory Compliance requirements, directives and standards.

This leadership role has high visibility within both the AP region and global Emerson organizations.

If this sounds like a perfect fit for you, apply now and join our team in Mandaluyong City, Philippines!

• Lead the Asia Pacific Regulatory Compliance function, including team development, strategy deployment, and program management and execution.

• Advise senior business leaders on APAC‑specific regulations and requirements (e.g., sanctions, anti‑corruption, trade controls, environmental compliance).

• Oversee regional compliance councils, annual site reviews, and audit activities to ensure alignment and timely remediation.

• Act as APAC’s point of contact for regulatory inquiries, escalations, and government‑related matters.

• Support investigations of potential compliance violations and coordinate corrective actions.

• Partner with Legal, HR, Finance, and global compliance leaders to drive consistent adoption of policies, standards, and tools.

• Lead and contribute to cross‑functional compliance projects and strategic initiatives across the region.

You define success in terms of the whole team and establish explicit performance standards. You develop cutting edge scenarios to deal with the global uncertainties the organization will encounter. You quickly and decisively take actions in fact‑changing, unpredictable situations. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long‑lasting relationships with key accounts.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in International Trade, Legal, Business, Finance or related field with relevancy to a compliance role

• 15+ years of direct experience in a multi‑national Regulatory Compliance related field

• 7+ years direct experience supervising and leading people, projects and/or programs

• Ability to travel up to 25%+ for success in the role

• Working knowledge of product environmental compliance regulations, including REECH, RoHS and IECE

• Working knowledge of information governance regulations including data privacy and product cyber security

• Working knowledge of Anti‑Corruption legislation and due diligence processes

• Experience working in region and with local regulatory authorities

• Working knowledge of JDE, Oracle, E2
  
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We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

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