Senior Ethics & Compliance Officer (d/​f/​m)

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, including design, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – including multi-brand modernization and service any place, any time. With TK Elevator’s AI and digital solutions there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

What we expect

• You will promote TK Elevator’s compliance culture and compliance awareness worldwide in close coordination with the regional compliance organization
• You will support the further development and implementation of the TK Elevator compliance strategy, with a focus on preventive measures, processes, tools, and digital solutions
• You will identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks in the global elevator business, particularly in the area of antitrust law
• You will advise corporate functions and business units in a pragmatic, risk-oriented, and business-focused manner on compliance with applicable laws and internal guidelines
• You monitor legal and regulatory developments, assess their impact, and derive practical recommendations
• You will take on responsibility in international projects, work flexibly on changing compliance priorities, and bring an affinity for IT-supported and AI-based work methods

Who we are looking for

• You have relevant qualifications and experience in the field of compliance, ideally a law degree with in-depth knowledge of antitrust law
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in a company, a compliance role, or a law firm specializing in commercial law
• You possess high ethical standards, sound judgment, and enjoy collaborating in a diverse, international environment
• You are characterized by strong communication skills, positive energy, flexibility, and a pragmatic, solution-oriented “can-do” attitude
• You work confidently in a matrix organization and interact successfully with various stakeholders
• You have a strong affinity for digital tools, IT-supported processes, and AI applications
• And last but not least, you are fluent in English and German

What we offer

It goes without saying, that we offer attractive conditions such as:

• Working in a successful organization with lean hierarchies and all the advantages of an international group.
• With us, you experience an exciting work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams.
• Very good development opportunities either in a specialist or in a management function.
• An attractive remuneration including special benefits according to the collective agreement NRW.

Additional information

At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!

As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.

Contact

Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your notice period .

Bianca Wickinghoff
Talent Acquisition

Job details

Posting date: 2026/06/15
Experience level: Experienced professionals
Contract limitation: Permanent, Full Time
Work Modality: Hybrid
Job family: Legal and Compliance
Industry: Engineering & urban mobility
Job number: DE_ET-EG01297

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.