Chief Compliance Officer (m/f/d)
Location: Munich, regular travel required
Shape compliance culture at the heart of a purpose-driven global group.
At Viessmann Generations Group, the Chief Compliance Officer will play a pivotal role in future-proofing our business and co-creating a sustainable legacy. This role isn’t just about enforcing rules — it’s about building a forward-looking compliance framework that enables innovation, empowers responsible leadership, and ensures long-term value creation. You will act as a strategic advisor across all business units, fostering a compliance culture that protects what matters and aligns with our mission of generational sustainability.
Viessmann Generations Group
As a globally active, independent family business in its fourth generation, we have been shaping living spaces for generations to come since 1917. Under the leadership of Max Viessmann, we pursue our mission with a long-term perspective and entrepreneurial spirit.
Today, the Viessmann Generations Group supports over 30 mid-sized companies and family businesses across Europe and the US – all united by their active contribution to the energy transition. We invest capital, expertise, and passion in three core impact areas:
Climate: Renewable energy, carbon reduction, and green infrastructure
Water: Solutions for water scarcity, quality, and efficiency
Food: Sustainable agriculture, supply chain innovation, and food technology
Our goal: to create impact – ecological, societal, and entrepreneurial.
The Viessmann Way supports how we work, lead, and create value together - whether as a team member, entrepreneur or partner in our ecosystem. It is not a rulebook, but a compass: a living set of principles shaped by over a century of entrepreneurship and guided by our long-term purpose.
The Opportunity
Join us at a pivotal moment in our journey as we build and reinforce a compliance framework that not only meets today’s standards but anticipates tomorrow’s challenges. You won’t just ensure compliance — You’ll be a strategic partner, guiding and educating teams across the Group to embed sustainable practices that protect our business and future-proof our organization. You’ll have a unique vantage point to shape compliance culture, anchor responsible decision-making, and contribute to our mission.
Key Challenges & Responsibilities
Design and implement a group-wide Compliance Management System tailored to the unique structure, risk landscape, and growth trajectory of Viessmann Generations Group.
Act as the strategic advisor and first point of contact for compliance matters across the organization, providing practical, business-oriented guidance to senior leaders and teams.
Embed a culture of compliance and ethical leadership by developing engaging, scalable training programs and aligning internal behaviors with Viessmann’s core values.
Monitor and interpret evolving regulations, especially in areas such as antitrust, white-collar crime, sanctions, and anti-money laundering, ensuring timely adaptation of policies and practices.
Collaborate cross-functionally and internationally with legal, finance, operations, and portfolio teams to integrate compliance seamlessly into business processes and decisions.
Drive continuous improvement and innovation in compliance practices to ensure they remain forward-looking, sustainability-aligned, and fit for a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem.
What You Bring
Legal degree with significant compliance experience in multinational or matrixed environments
Deep expertise in antitrust, white-collar crime, anti-money laundering, export control, or sanctions
Proven experience in building or leading a robust Compliance Management System
Strong business acumen and the ability to manage stakeholders effectively
Fluency in German and English is required
Why Join Us
Viessmann is more than just a place to work; it’s a place to grow and make an impact. Join us in building a sustainable and transparent environment for future generations.
We look forward to receiving your application!