Group Ethics & Compliance Manager (Subsidaries)

Sky; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company in London is seeking a Compliance Manager to provide operational support within its Ethics & Compliance function. The role involves managing compliance initiatives and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in compliance, project management, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working approach and a range of employee rewards.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous pension package

Discounted mobile and broadband

Access to Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Qualifications

• Proven compliance experience.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in a highly regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage ethics & compliance initiatives.
• Support compliance training and communication.
• Conduct due diligence checks on third parties.

Skills

Compliance experience

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent compliance certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Overview

Provide exemplary and commercially astute compliance and operational support within the Group Ethics & Compliance function. (within Legal.) A key member of the team, promoting, guiding and assisting Sky to maintain a strong compliance culture and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Reporting into the Group Ethics & Compliance Director, supporting both the Ethics & Compliance team in London, across all markets, as well as working closely with key stakeholders. Working across all Sky's key operating businesses (including subsidiaries), in developing and implementing and delivering business as usual, re: policy, procedures, training and other controls, to ensure compliance in Sky's key ethics & compliance risk areas, while supporting strong business performance.

What You'll Do

• Managing key ethics & compliance initiatives, to support a best-in‑class ethics & compliance programme ,

• Managing operational aspects of the ethics & compliance programme across anti-bribery/corruption, conflicts of interest, sanctions and international export controls , financial crimes (including the upcoming new failure to prevent fraud offence) and other (corporate) compliance related risks ,

• Managing and supporting on the implementation (and tailoring) of the ethics & compliance programme across subsidiaries and JV's ,

• Managing and supporting on the business‑as‑usual ethics & compliance processes and advisory requests across subsidiaries and JV's (including due diligence, gifts and hospitality and conflicts of interest reviews) ,

• Supporting on Comcast Corporate Compliance initiatives and operationalising expectations ,

• Supporting on compliance in person training and communication campaigns ,

• Supporting on projects within the Sanctions and ITC programme ,

• Running due diligence checks and reviewing red flag reports re: third parties and suppliers ,

• Supporting the C hief Ethics & Compliance Officer and local Compliance Officers and other compliance colleagues on projects and initiatives ,

• Collaborating with in the ethics & compliance team on Compliance Meetings, Committee decks and reporting ,

• Benchmark ing Sky's compliance programme against other respected companies; identify opportunities to automate and streamline Sky's compliance activities ,

• Partnering with HR, Compliance Learning, Finance, Security, Responsible Business, Procurement and other stakeholders to drive and embed compliance initiatives ,

• Partnering with Comcast , Cable and NBCU compliance managers on enterprise‑wide compliance initiatives .

What You'll Bring

• Ability to demonstrate practical outcomes/achievements arising from the following experience and attributes,

• Relevant degree, legal or audit qualification or equivalent compliance certification,

• Proven compliance experience and strong understanding of and experience in operating an effective corporate compliance risk management programme and best compliance practices,

• Highly experienced in supporting teams on a variety of initiatives, in a busy environment,

• Proven experience of managing projects,

• Proven experience of engaging stakeholders at all levels,

• Experience of working for a highly regulated and/or publicly traded U.S. or international business,

• Can demonstrate managing multiple stakeholders with varying priorities in different territories, in a collaborative, positive and proactive manner. Experience of working in a heavily matrixed organization with an understanding of cultural characteristics/differences for successful delivery of outcomes,

• Very strong work ethic. A team player, with a positive self‑starter attitude,

• Sound business judgment, ability to operate in a commercial manner and respond quickly and pragmatically to urgent situations, be able to manage multiple wide‑ranging, complex and high‑profile matters, and prioritize and resolve issues promptly, proactively and effectively. A track record of using creative thinking to reach positive outcomes,

• Ability to be tenacious and think laterally in a wide and varied role and fast‑moving organisation. Flexibility/adaptability to manage new areas of expertise as businesses change and develop,

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, able to express ideas and proposals clearly and succinctly in ways which build trust and confidence with the business,

• Knowledge of uses of technology for reporting in modern corporate compliance programs,

• Knowledge of operational, financial, and human resource functions and procedures,

• Excellent organization, communication, project management and administrative skills,

• Other languages helpful but not essential, required is the ability to understand and relate to different cultures,

• Excellent MS Office suite skills.

Team overview

Legal

As a team, we pursue the highest standards and demonstrate commitment, integrity and judgement. We exist to add real value by sustainably providing the highest quality business‑focussed legal expertise that keeps Sky competitive. Through our work we help to bring better content and innovation to all of our customers, better connecting them to more of what they love. Our vision is to create the Legal team of the future, together - operating at the heart of Sky, famous for adding value.

The Rewards

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• Access a wide range of best‑in‑class Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you'll work

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

How you'll work

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Inclusion

At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know

if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.