EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs, Executive Director

J.P. Morgan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an Executive Director for the EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs team. In this pivotal role, you will manage HR regulatory initiatives impacting the employee lifecycle and guide the implementation of complex financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulatory environments, strong knowledge of HR frameworks, and excellent stakeholder management skills. This role offers the opportunity to influence governance and drive strategic initiatives in a dynamic and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a financial services environment in regulatory roles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks impacting HR policies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution for a portfolio of HR regulatory initiatives.
• Develop region-wide HR regulatory processes and policies.
• Drive regional HR regulatory change efforts.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks knowledge

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Data analysis skills

Operational excellence

Job description

Join our dynamic EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HR regulatory compliance across the region. In this high-impact leadership position, you’ll drive strategic initiatives, guide the interpretation and implementation of complex financial regulations, and influence governance at the highest levels. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference across the employee lifecycle, we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

As an Executive Director in the EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs team, you will be responsible for end to end execution across a significant portfolio of HR regulatory activity and initiatives in the region. You will guide the interpretation and implementation of financial regulations that impact across the employee lifecycle including performance development and compensation, as well as participating in regional and Board-level governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the International Head of HR Regulatory Affairs and a member of the International HR Regulatory leadership team.
• Manage end-to-end execution for a significant portfolio of HR regulatory activity and initiatives in the region.
• Develop and oversee a number of region-wide HR regulatory processes and policies, with a focus on compensation.
• Lead the regional HR regulatory change Book of Work, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Provide oversight of regional HR Controls and Audit activity maintaining key regional relationships with control function partners.
• Drive ad hoc projects both within the region and with international and global partners.
• Represent HR Regulatory in a number of regional governance fora, including participating in Board-level governance.
• Identify opportunities to educate and train the broader HR function, and impacted Lines of Business and Functions, on best practices, policies, and regulatory developments.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Extensive experience in a financial services environment in regulatory, strategic, governance, or control roles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, ideally to include those that impact HR policies and practices; for example remuneration rules.
• Excellent drafting and documentation, stakeholder management, and communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership teams and governance forums.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and issues.
• Strong writing skills in English, and analytical data management and data analysis skills.
• Experience in project management and problem solving across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive, self-starter with a focus on operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Direct experience with EMEA regulators.
• Experience working in or directly with HR Regulatory, Legal, or Controls / Compliance functions.