Compliance Partner

Our client is looking for a Compliance Partner for a 12 month contract position, located in Aberdeen (Hybrid Working)

ROLE

The Compliance UK Partner is responsible for leading the Compliance function in the UK, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards in areas such as integrity, criminal prevention, money laundering, and more. The partner also oversees the implementation of formal compliance models, including risk assessments, training, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, provides essential support and information to management and administrative bodies to promote due control and good corporate governance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advise UK businesses on legal compliance matters, including integrity, criminal prevention, money laundering, terrorist financing, international sanctions, personal data protection, antitrust, and due diligence with third parties, ensuring adherence to applicable legislation and company standards and developing procedures and guidelines as needed.
• Establish expert legal judgment on compliance matters as required.
• Implement and update formal compliance models according to regulators expectations and company standards.
• Conduct specific risk assessments to identify gaps and issuing recommendations.
• Assume the role of Privacy Champion for the UK, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and coordinating initiatives with different departments and the corporate compliance privacy team.
• Coordinate needed support in investigations with key areas (Legal, Labour Relations, Audit, Security, etc.).
• Promote ethics and compliance culture through training and communication initiatives.
• Coordinate planning process with Audit and Internal Control.
• Conduct specific supervision projects and monitor KPIs to prevent risks and assess the effectiveness of our models.
• Report to local administrative and management bodies of compliance aspects.
• Attend compliance requirements to partners, regulators, or competent authorities as necessary.
• Report to Corporate Compliance, keeping timely updated on the achievement of established milestones, as well as new unplanned work.

REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive Experience in compliance and regulatory affairs
• Experience in project management and/or participation in cross-cutting projects
• Knowledge of local and international compliance regulations such as FCPA, UK Bribery Act, OFAC, etc
• Knowledge of the macroeconomic and regulatory environment
• Proficiency in English (proficiency in Spanish is valued)
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Office software

Educational Qualification and Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law or other related certifications
• Degree in business administration and management is a preferred qualification