Head of Global Compliance - London, United Kingdom - Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in data, analysis and consulting across the energy, chemicals, metals, mining, power and renewables sectors.

Founded in 1973, our success has always been underpinned by the simple principle of providing trusted research and advice that makes a difference to our customers.

Today we have over 2,000 customers ranging from the largest global energy companies and financial institutions to governments as well as smaller market specialists.

Our teams are located around the world. This enables us to stay closely connected with customers and the markets and sectors we cover. Collectively this allows us to offer a compelling combination of global commodity analysis with detailed local market knowledge.

We are committed to supporting our people to grow and thrive.

We value different perspectives and aspire to create an inclusive environment that encourages diversity and fosters a sense of belonging.

We are committed to creating a workplace that works for you and encourage everyone to get involved in our Wellness, Diversity and Inclusion, and Community Engagement initiatives.

We actively support flexible working and are happy to consider alternative work patterns, taking into account your needs and the needs of the team or division that you are looking to join.

Hear what our team has to say about working with us:

Job Description:

About the Role

This is a broad role that is responsible for providing compliance oversight, leadership and advisory support across Wood Mackenzie's global business activities, resources and employees.

You'll ensure that the business has a strong governance and controls framework and conduct-focused culture, maintaining a pragmatic balance between risk, compliance, commerciality and customer outcomes.

This is a unique role in which you will have the opportunity to engage with C-suite executives, influence strategy and gain exposure to all aspects - commercial, operational and financial - of Wood Mackenzie's business.

However, there will be times when you will be in the detail, providing essential support and input to a diverse range of stakeholders and business challenges / opportunities.

To support this diverse remit, you'll lead an experienced team of 5 colleagues that includes 3 direct reports; Privacy, General Compliance and Compliance Operations professionals.

Main Responsibilities

Implementation and maintenance of the strategic risk management framework
Planning, designing and delivering riskbased compliance activities through the effective and efficient allocation and management of resource.
Leading and inspiring a small team of compliance professionals, focussing on personal accountability for development and the delivery of commercially aware and timely compliance activities.
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support the design, development and delivery of highquality compliance monitoring activities, including the effective prioritisation of workloads to ensure the timely delivery of highquality outputs.
Promoting a culture of openness, and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
Taking a proactive and riskbased lead in the update and development of departmental operating policies and procedures to drive improvements whilst delivering sustainable commercial objectives.
Provide critical advisory services to key stakeholders to ensure the compliant delivery of new and existing products, systems and processes
Take lead on ('reimagine') the implementation of an effective, oversight, monitoring and enterprise training programme
To personally manage and where appropriate carry out high profile/sensitive investigations
Lead the Risk Management & Compliance Annual Planning Process, and periodic policy review /refresh.
Undertake ad hoc independent reviews at the request of senior management and the Global Executive.
A strong understanding of risk management and assurance
Demonstrable experience with risk management frameworks, especially in respect to operational risk management, and governance
A pragmatic and proportionate approach to compliance and risk management
Experience leading a small team, building capability within that team and positioning the function as being a trusted and valued advisor to the business.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Commercial awareness and customer focus
Excellent understanding of the 3 Lines of Defence model and how it should be deployed

Qualifications:

About you and how you can excel in the role

You will have:

A strong understanding of risk management and assurance
Demonstrable experience with risk management frameworks, especially in respect to operational risk management, and governance
A pragmatic and proportionate approach to compliance and risk management
Experience leading a small team, building cap