Job Description: Heading up the Compliance function within the Corporate department which also provides Legal, Info Sec, Finance and HR services to allied businesses that are co-located within the London office and abroad.
The Client- A leading Software company operating a number of entities across a worldwide platform, offering to do extraordinary things with data. They create and support ground-breaking software which enables businesses to use data to commercially drive their strategies and innovatively develop product offerings and services.
This Client does not provide sponsorship.
The role-
Take ownership of the compliance function and ensure all matters are quality driven and centrally supported with best practice
The role will be responsible for developing and maintaining a centralised, coordinated system of information management and certification of quality standards in regards to how the business operates
The overall management of the business around corporate governance matters
Focus on Compliance, Risk Reporting, Regulatory management and Audit
Change management and training throughout the company for the implementation of structures, procedures and information exchange
Oversight of work for external consultants on allocated projects in regards to compliance and standards
Senior stakeholder management to ensure conformance with company and industry standards
Reporting regular updates and having regular meetings with Senior management – support with MI as required
Collaboration with all functions and liaising with non-technical people in the business around technical compliance, risk and audit matters
Key Requirements-
Proven experience of working collaboratively with multiple functions within an SME business.
Several years’ experience in compliance, audit and risk management in a technology context
Bachelor’s degree in law, business management or another relevant specialisation
Desirable if can bring previous experience with Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and Data Protection, including ISO 27001 and ISO 9001.
Experience of working within a regulatory framework and of making submissions to regulators
Solid background in Risk (Corporate Risk / Risk mitigations) and Compliance
Strong people person with excellent communication skills
A solid influencer with excellent soft skills to be able to identify the realities and gain trust and respect from the business
A background in the software/ technology industry would be advantageous
Cultural fit within an innovative environment with a strong commercial focus