Compliance Advisor

Wood; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including public

Private medical cover

Contributory pension

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Compliance Advisor to join the Group Ethics and Compliance team on a permanent basis. Aberdeen is preferred, with flexibility for candidates near other UK offices.

The role supports the global ethics and compliance programme and contributes to a culture of integrity across regions. You will handle ethics guidance, due diligence, investigations and ABAC initiatives, collaborating with legal and business groups to ensure compliant contracts and processes.

Qualifications

• Qualified / part qualified solicitor and / or relevant experience in a similar business ethics and compliance or audit / assurance role.
• Awareness of national and international laws and guidance in ABAC, AML, fraud, competition, IP and non-retaliation.
• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group’s ethics and compliance programme across regions.
• Conduct / assist in investigations and third-party due diligence.
• Review compliance sections of commercial contracts and advise on risk.
• Develop relationships to promote the ethics and compliance programme.
• Deliver ethics and compliance training and monitor regulatory developments.

Skills

Legal experience

ABAC knowledge

Governance frameworks

Investigations experience

Communication skills

Education

Qualified / part qualified solicitor

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Apps

eDiscovery software

Job description

Job Description

Wood is recruiting for a Compliance Advisor to join our Group Ethics and Compliance team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity responsible for supporting the delivery of the global Ethics & Compliance programme, working collaboratively across regions to promote an effective culture of ethics, integrity and compliance.

Aberdeen is the preferred location for this role; however, we welcome applications from candidates based near any of our UK office locations.

The Role

This position will give you an opportunity to assist the team to provide meaningful business ethics and compliance advice and guidance across some challenging jurisdictions.

As well as general business ethics and compliance guidance and advice, you will actively be involved in business ethics and compliance initiatives and improvement programmes (such as third-party diligence) as well as conducting / assisting in investigations.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.

For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition


• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements


• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice


• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market


• Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle


• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests


• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Responsibilities

The key objectives for this role are:

• Support and assist with the Group’s business ethics and compliance programme, including:
  
  
  
  • Performing third party due diligence
  
  
  • Managing the conflicts of interest and gifts & hospitality processes
  
  
  • Reviewing and negotiating compliance sections of commercial contracts
  
  
  • Advising Group Legal and business groups on compliance issues related to business partners, joint ventures and other business transactions
  
  
  
  


• Identify and foster key relationships at all levels of the region to promote and embed the ethics and compliance programme


• Support the development and delivery of ethics and compliance training (both online and in-person)


• Conduct / support ethics and compliance investigations


• Support the delivery and development of Wood’s Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption ("ABAC") Programme


• Monitor the development of new legislation and enforcement trends as they apply to the business


• Monitoring issues reported to the Group’s ethics helpline and follow-up on assigned cases

Qualifications

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• Qualified / part qualified solicitor and / or relevant experience in a similar business ethics and compliance or audit / assurance role


• Awareness of national and international laws, regulations and guidance dealing with such matters as ABAC, AML, fraud, competition, IP and non-retaliation


• Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal controls


• Proficient with legal IT systems and tools, such as case management and eDiscovery software


• Experience of managing investigations, including managing external specialists such as forensic accountants

Desirable

• Experience within a relevant sector (e.g. O&G, engineering, extractives etc.) would be advantageous


• Experience in dashboard tools such as Power BI and web application tools such as SharePoint and Power Apps

Personal Attributes

• A self-starter that is highly organised and outcomes focused


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to give clear, well-reasoned and business focused advice


• Good interpersonal skills and able to network at all levels of the organisation


• Good presentation skills, able to stay calm when challenged and always ready to listen and adapt


• Able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders by clear, regular and consistent communication


• An effective team player that can build the trust and support of work colleagues in remote offices


• Committed to life-long learning and development


• Embraces innovation and change as a driver for improving quality and effectiveness


• Flexibility to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.