Senior Compliance Manager

The Senior Compliance Manager will play a key role in ensuring that the organisation meets its regulatory, ethical, and operational obligations. The role involves overseeing compliance with relevant laws, GDPR, regulations, governance codes, and internal policies. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, the board, and external stakeholders to ensure a culture of compliance and best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with external regulatory bodies.
• Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines.
• Lead on the implementation and monitoring of governance codes and relevant frameworks.
• Ensure appropriate risk management processes are in place and integrated into decision-making.

Policy Development & Implementation

• Develop, review, and update policies related to governance.
• Provide guidance and training to management teams and others on compliance-related topics such as Data Protection & GDPR Compliance.
• Act as the organisation’s Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure GDPR compliance.
• Implement policies and procedures to safeguard personal data and respond to data breaches.
• Conduct periodic data protection impact assessments and training for staff.

Risk Management & Internal Audits

• Develop and implement a compliance risk assessment framework.
• Conduct internal audits and spot checks to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Report risks and compliance issues to senior management and the board, with recommendations for corrective action.

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and responsibilities may evolve over time.

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Professional qualification in compliance, governance, or risk (e.g., ICSA, ACAMS, CIPD) is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, governance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a compliance, governance, or risk management role.
• Strong knowledge of governance codes, GDPR, and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in policy development, risk assessment, and internal audits.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and train staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.