Due Diligence Officer

We are looking for a Due Diligence Officer to join our team that works with Responsible Sourcing. My name is Goran Petrovic-Kosovic and I am the Sustainability Team Lead for a team located in Vilnius.

Your new challenge

We in Sourcing at Telia Company are the sourcing experts and responsible for Category Strategy, Contracting, Supplier Management and Supplier Risks. We are striving to be a trusted, efficient and integrated part of the business, engaged at all levels in the company. In Telia Sourcing, you find our team specialized on supplier risks and sustainability. A team that consist of Due Diligence Officers and Auditors that proactively work together for a reduced supplier risk and an increased sustainability awareness across our supplier base.

Responsible Sourcing is a business-critical activity and committed to corporate responsibility to build strong, long-term relationships with suppliers. Participating parties are equally accountable for the ethical, social, environmental and financial impact during the trading of goods or services.

Your new team and position
 

As a Due Diligence Officer, you will conduct research on Telia Company’s third parties, primarily focused on suppliers, but also on partners and customers, and their key personnel using a combination of publicly-available and database sources. The role includes a combination of research on companies, individuals, industries, and analysis of facts which relate to unethical and non-compliant practices. Searching the web, media and databases and then verifying and analyzing that information before including it in our Due Diligence reports is part of the basic tasks.

As your experience and career grows within the team, you will become a subject matter expert in one or more areas of our primary focus, i.e. Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Human and Labor Rights, Environmental Issues, Sanctions, etc.

And who are you?

This role is ideal for a person who feels comfortable researching complex topics and has excellent writing and analysis skills, including the ability to summarize the findings clearly and concisely into executive level reports. You are also passionate about at least a few Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.

We expect you to have:

• University degree level in Social Studies, Humanities, Law or Economics
• Strong research skills, including online search tools
• Excellent writing and analysis skills in English
• Other language skills would be a great advantage
• Excellent organization, prioritization and communication skills
• Be a team player with a high level of initiative and proactive approach to work
• High level of integrity in combination with a genuine wish to help to make a difference
• Fresh graduates and those with 1-3 years’ experience preferred

What will you find at our home?

We believe that people thrive in a purpose driven and values-oriented culture. Welcome to Telia - the home to your next big opportunity! You will be part of an exciting journey to shape the New Generation Telco and we promise to help you grow, both professionally and personally. We believe in self-leadership where you take responsibility for expressing yourself and achieving great results. IT & telecommunications is not just our business, it’s our passion. You will join a winning team, to work with talented people and help create ideas and solutions for efficient business and better lives.

Working in this position you will receive a base salary from 1500 to 2220 EUR (gross). Besides, for each employee Telia has additional employee benefits package which includes:

• Health insurance and pension plan
• Various Telia and partners discounts and offers
• Additional vacation days
• Flexibility that enables work-life balance
• Chance to grow both personally and professionally with our internal programs
• Open, relaxed and fun working environment
• 19 000 awesome colleagues across Nordics & Baltics

Interested?

Do you want to be part of our team? Apply! If you want to know more, please contact me by email – goran.petrovic-kosovic@teliacompany.com. Selection is ongoing, so do not hesitate to get in touch. Please note that applications without cover letters outlining your interest in the role will not be considered.

Welcome to Telia Company!