EMESA Regional Compliance Manager - RCM

Duration: 6 Months (Tentative)

The Compliance team operates within the Risk function, offering oversight and advisory support on key compliance areas, including bribery & corruption, insider trading, conflicts of interest, third-party risk, and information management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Advisory & Management: Advise business teams on identifying, assessing, and mitigating reputational and regulatory risks in client engagements. Provide risk mitigation guidance during the proposal stage, aligning with organizational policies and values.
• Risk Assessment & Compliance Monitoring: Conduct horizon scanning for emerging risks, regulatory changes, and geopolitical sensitivities. Implement risk assessment frameworks and monitor the effectiveness of compliance efforts.
• Policy & Governance Implementation: Develop, review, and enhance compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines. Support change management initiatives for effective policy implementation.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting: Communicate compliance priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels in a matrix-based international environment. Escalate high-risk matters to senior leadership as necessary.

Key Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree in Law, Compliance, or a relevant discipline (advanced degrees or professional certifications preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, risk management, audit, or fraud examination, preferably in a multinational financial institution, consulting firm, or professional services organization.
• Strong knowledge of compliance topics, including bribery & corruption, insider trading, conflicts of interest, third-party risk, and information management.
• Project management experience with the ability to implement compliance programs effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are a plus).