Head of Compliance & Enterprise Risk (ERM), International FMCG/Retail Giant, Excellent Package & Ben
London Area, United Kingdom
Head of Compliance & Enterprise Risk (ERM), International FMCG/Retail Giant, Excellent Package & Benefits - Central London
Background:
An exciting opportunity for a Head of Compliance & Enterprise Risk to join a high-growth retail business with 4000+ stores across UK and Europe, also with offices in Southeast Asia.
They are looking for an exceptional Head of Compliance based in London to join a growing global dynamic team to support with various priority workstreams and lead across all Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) processes. This role is varied and with that exciting, allowing you the opportunity to become involved in a variety of projects. You will have input in the scoping and delivery of end-to-end Compliance initiatives and tasks, to drive compliance and improve standards across this rapid growth multinational group.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for all compliance activity across the Group, with a focus on:
• Conducting risk assessments and defining the risk and compliance framework.
• Providing advice on risk and compliance matters, including sanctions, bribery, and corruption.
• Assisting with GDPR compliance, including handling Subject Access Requests (SARs).
• Serving as the point of contact for all data protection inquiries, investigating breaches and writing detailed reports.
• Reviewing contracts, engagement letters, and terms of business, ensuring alignment with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Managing claims and complaints, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting other lawyers in ensuring the firm’s compliance across its global offices.
• Ensure that the operations of the organisation are appropriately licensed in all jurisdictions where it operates.
• Maintain licensing and handle appropriate regulatory reporting as necessary.
• Monitor and report to the board, and other relevant parties on the effective application of the (ERM) Enterprise Risk Management framework.
• Maintain effective oversight of the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MRLO).
• Conduct regular risk assessments to ensure full compliance with regulatory AML and CTF obligations.
• Work closely with the General Counsel to maintain an effective compliance operating model.
• Support risk management and oversee regulatory and reputation risks across the organisation.
• Support the organisation in developing and maintaining business standards specifically related to regulatory and reputation risk within their areas of responsibility.
• Proactively identify, assess, control, report, and challenge key risks, and develop contingency plans as appropriate.
• Effectively manage all key risk types in accordance with internal guidelines.
• Execute the global plan, including online training and the annual code declaration.
• Develop and deploy training and communications to various stakeholders, such as acquired business leaders, employees, and business partners.
• Delivering risk and compliance training throughout the business.
You will come with:
· A seasoned compliance professional with 8-15 years of proven experience in a senior risk management or compliance role, preferably within a B2C industry.
· Familiarity with business integrity risk areas, including US FCPA, UKBA, and local bribery laws and regulations.
· Demonstrated experience in a similar role within multinational corporations.
· Proven track record in conducting investigations across various areas such as harassment, discrimination, fraud, bribery, conflicts of interest, embezzlement, and theft.
· Strong reputation for integrity and ethical conduct.
· Solid influencing and interpersonal skills within a matrix organisation.
· Good problem-solving skills and the ability to evaluate and simplify complex issues.
· Ability to exercise good and independent judgment.
· Willingness to raise potentially sensitive and tense issues at all levels of management.
· Awareness of the current broader ethical agenda, including environmental, sustainability, social responsibility, human rights, and governance.
· Strong knowledge and experience of global regulatory developments, specifically in Europe and Asia.
· Enterprise Risk Management experience, ideally gained in an international business setting.
· Strong academic background, demonstrable drafting skills, and effective interpersonal communication abilities.
Package & Benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a hugely successful international business. In return, you will be rewarded with an excellent salary/package, provided with an inspirational working team environment. If this has piqued your interest, please email Colin at [email protected]