Senior Compliance Manager

The Senior Manager – Ethics & Compliance will play a pivotal role in upholding GMG’s integrity by ensuring adherence to laws, regulatory requirements, policies, and ethical standards throughout the organisation. This individual will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and overseeing the compliance programs that align with GMG’s corporate ethics and compliance strategy.
What you'll be doing:

1. Strategic Leadership in Ethics & Compliance:
   • Formulating and administering the company's ethics and compliance programs and initiatives.
   • Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; developing and implementing corrective action plans.
   • Ensuring clear communication and education on compliance and ethical standards across all levels of the organization.
2. Regulatory and Compliance Oversight:
   • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations that affect the company's operations and compliance frameworks.
   • Collaborating with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
   • Conducting periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
3. Training and Communication:
   • Developing, conducting, and maintaining comprehensive training programs in the area of ethics and compliance.
   • Enhancing awareness of the company’s commitment to ethics and compliance within the organization and amongst external partners.
4. Reporting and Analysis:
   • Preparing and presenting clear and concise compliance reports to the GMG leadership.
   • Responding to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures.

Who are you:

1. A bachelor’s degree in law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
2. Proven experience in an ethics and compliance management role, preferably within a multinational corporation.
3. Comprehensive understanding of global compliance standards and regulations.
4. Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
5. Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
6. Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CCEP, CFE) preferred.
7. Commitment to uphold and champion GMG’s core values and ethical standards.

1. Regulatory Knowledge:
   • Understanding of Laws and Regulations: A strong understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to the industry, such as financial regulations, data privacy laws, health and safety standards, and environmental regulations.
   • Keeping Up with Changes: Staying updated on changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensuring the company’s compliance programs reflect these changes.
2. Risk Management:
   • Risk Identification: Identifying and assessing potential risks to the organization’s operations, reputation, and financial stability, and developing strategies to mitigate these risks.
   • Risk Mitigation: Developing and implementing policies and procedures to minimize risks and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.
   • Crisis Management: Leading the company through potential compliance crises, such as data breaches or regulatory investigations, and mitigating the impact on the business.
3. Leadership and Team Management:
   • Building and Leading Compliance Teams: Managing and mentoring a team of compliance officers or specialists to ensure effective enforcement of compliance policies.
   • Training and Development: Providing training and education to employees at all levels on compliance matters, ensuring they understand regulatory requirements and the importance of compliance.
   • Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with other departments, including legal, finance, IT, and operations, to ensure that compliance objectives align with the organization’s goals.
4. Policy and Procedure Development:
   • Creating Compliance Programs: Developing and maintaining comprehensive compliance programs that address both external regulations and internal company policies.
   • Policy Enforcement: Ensuring that compliance policies are being followed, conducting regular audits, and enforcing corrective actions when necessary.
   • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Developing SOPs for different compliance areas (e.g., anti-money laundering, data protection) and ensuring they are consistently applied across the organization.
5. Auditing and Monitoring:
   • Internal Audits: Leading internal audits to assess the organization’s adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
   • Continuous Monitoring: Implementing systems to monitor compliance across the organization continuously and ensuring that any compliance risks are flagged and addressed promptly.
   • Report Preparation: Preparing reports for senior management and regulatory bodies that detail the organization’s compliance status and any issues identified during audits.
6. Investigations and Corrective Actions:
   • Incident Investigation: Leading investigations into compliance breaches, unethical behavior, or violations, gathering evidence, and determining the root cause of non-compliance.
   • Corrective Actions: Recommending and implementing corrective actions to address non-compliance, including disciplinary measures, policy adjustments, or system changes.