ESG Compliance & Governance Lead

NQC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Discounted Perks

Learning & Development

Private Pension Scheme

Annual Leave increasing to 30 days

Social and Events

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Audit lifecycle management

ESG governance

Research & investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analytics

Communication skills

Training delivery

Education

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

Tools

Internal audit software

Job description

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.