Compliance & Governance Specialist

NQC; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 70 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Perks

Learning & Development

Private Pension Scheme

Annual Leave increasing to 30 days

Social and Events

Resumo da oferta

NQC in Manchester, UK, seeks a Compliance & Governance Specialist to drive regulatory integrity and governance for our ESG-focused supply chain due diligence platform.

You will audit data validation workflows, translate ESMA/FCA requirements into internal controls, and ensure independence across the rating process. The role requires strong research skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in internal audit or regulatory compliance within SaaS or FinTech environments.

Qualificações

• Prior exposure to ESMA or FCA regulatory frameworks.
• Bachelor or Master in Law, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or quality assurance in SaaS/FinTech/ESG rating environments.
• Strong research and investigative skills; audit data-driven workflows; translate regulations into practical internal controls.
• Desirable knowledge of European and UK ESG regulatory frameworks (CSRD) and conflict-of-interest management.

Responsabilidades

• Audit lifecycle from planning to reporting and follow-up.
• Build, maintain and update internal audit logs, compliance policies, and documentation to reflect evolving standards.
• Act as internal authority on ESG governance and independence within data validation lifecycle.
• Deliver targeted training and briefings on independence protocols and conflict-of-interest policies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed regulatory compliance into product development and operations.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory compliance

Audit lifecycle management

ESG governance

Research & investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Communication skills

Training delivery

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in Law, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Finance

Ferramentas

Internal audit software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

• The Compliance & Governance Specialist will be a key member of our Sustainability and Trade Compliance team, driving the regulatory integrity, independent governance, and compliance frameworks of NQC’s industry-leading supply chain due diligence products
• You will bridge the gap between complex international ESG legislation and internal technical processes, ensuring our platform meets the strict requirements of the industry. By acting as an objective internal resource, you will audit our data validation workflows, address conflicts of interest, and ensure our products remain trusted, transparent, and fully compliant
• Research international ESG legislation and convert complex compliance mandates into internal audit frameworks and operational controls
• Analyse validation data, sampling methodologies and cross-departmental workflows to identify process gaps, ensure procedural consistency, and actively address organisational or commercial conflicts of interest
• Build, maintain, and update robust, inspection-ready internal audit logs, compliance policies, and documentation to ensure platform practices reflect evolving global regulatory standards and are ready for external scrutiny
• Act as the internal authority on ESG governance and rating independence, ensuring industry compliance standards are deeply embedded into our data validation lifecycle
• Deliver targeted training and briefings to staff to ensure company-wide alignment on independence protocols, ethical boundaries, and conflict-of-interest policies
• Any other ad-hoc duties as assigned

Benefits

• Life Assurance: Four times your salary for your beneficiaries.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Entitlement to 8 counselling sessions per year with 24-hour support and advice to support you through everyday issues.
• Health Cash Plan: Auto-enrolment onto our Health Cash Plan covering your everyday health and wellbeing needs.
• Discounted Perks: Access to a wide range of deals and discounts from the biggest brands, allowign you to shop and save all year round.
• Learning & Development: Two hours per week allocated for additional upskilling through the online platform Udemy.
• Private Pension Scheme: Employer contribution is at 3% for the first two years which then increases to 5%.
• Annual Leave (increasing with service): 25 days of annual leave when you first join to be increased through years of service, up to 30 days.
• Social and Events: Events throughout the year to celebrate the hard work of our employees. In the past we have visited Cork, barcelona and Amsterdam!

Essential: Prior exposure to regulatory frameworks overseen by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), or experience within an ESMA/FCA-regulated entityA genuine passion for corporate transparency, accountability, and a commitment to driving ethical data standards in the global ESG ecosystemDemonstrated ability to independently manage an entire audit lifecycle from scratch while maintaining exceptional cross-functional diplomacy and professional boundaries within a compact teamEssential: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Law, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Finance, or a related fieldProven experience working in internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or quality assurance - ideally within a SaaS, FinTech, or credit/ESG rating environmentStrong research and investigative skills with the ability to audit data-driven workflows, spot subtle process deviations, and translate complex regulations into practical internal controlsDesirable: Specialised knowledge of European and UK ESG regulatory frameworks (including the CSRD), with a practical understanding of conflict-of-interest management and rating independenceIs consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situationsWorks collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleaguesChampions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviourThinks creatively and embraces opportunities for changePlans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errorsCommunicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding