Corporate Compliance Specialist

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Management

FUNCTION: Legal

SALARY RANGE: Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

LOCATION: Sunway Geo Tower, Bandar Sunway

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports To: Corporate Compliance Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: APMEA

This position will be reliable for monitoring and reporting on business activities across the group ensuring compliance with the Standards of Business Conduct (SoBC). The role will enable the data-driven compliance objective of the Corporate Compliance programme (Delivery with Integrity) by being the first line in proactively monitoring for risk indicators in business activities and working with markets to manage and mitigate any identified risk. Furthermore, you will be maintaining the technology and reporting systems that underpin the Compliance Programme thereby ensuring the sustainability continuity of the Corporate Compliance programme.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

Working under the supervision of the BIC programme Subject Matter Experts to provide support with the delivery and execution of the second line assurance services to the global organisation including enabling and maintaining technology capabilities that support the Compliance programme. Whilst ensuring the highest level of integrity in the way business is conducted, deliver value to business through compliance process efficiencies, data/information transparency and good governance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Supporting BIC’s programme with the deployment of a data-driven compliance monitoring through proactive monitoring of BAT systems including transactional and master data
• Performing Compliance reviews of alerts generated for potentially high-risk transactions in the enterprise data
• Working with Market SMEs to alert them to emerging risks
• Working with the business groups to identify further reporting demand to support compliance monitoring
• Prioritising and coordinating delivery of identified requirements in accordance with project methodologies
• Supporting the business adoption and embedding of a data driven compliance monitoring system
• Supporting with maintenance and operations of Compliance technology capabilities (incl. SoBC Portal, G&E, Compass, PowerBI dashboards)
• Supporting BIC to report from SoBC and other training platforms to BAT committees

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Experience Required

• Relevant working experience in an established Compliance, Risk Management or Audit/Assurance role
• Hands on functional experience working with BAT systems (SAP ECC and PowerBI essential)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment with multiple deliverables while ensuring completeness
• Experience in global strategic project and business management, leading and driving change with minimal oversight
• Relevant experience in law, ethics or finance
• Implementing, managing, or having worked in an environment with a compliance program, informed by a compliance framework
• Implementing and/or managing compliance controls in a highly digitised and regulated environment, with tight regulatory timeframes
• Using data analytics tools and analytical methods
• Relevant management experience
• Participation in introduction of new process and systems initiatives/projects – specifically delivering business requirements, conducting user acceptance testing, training, and documentation

Technical / Functional / Leadership Skills Required

• Affinity with technology management including system administration, development and security management
• Data and statistical analytics skills
• Knowledge of compliance related regulations – such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing, Tax Evasion, Sanctions, Export Controls, Anti-Competitive Behaviour
• Interview, investigation, and auditing skills
• Business Engagement skills
• Communication and influencing skills, continuously improving partnership with key business partners
• Skilled in use of analytical tools including database interrogating tools (i.e. SQL, MS Excel, others)

BENEFICIAL

Education / Qualifications / Certifications Required

• BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field.
• Certified compliance professional is a plus.

• Project management or analysis certification would be well regarded.
• Knowledge of data privacy compliance or experience managing data subject requests and incidents is highly desirable

WHAT WE OFFER YOU?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.