Head of Compliance

TN United Kingdom; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their dynamic Legal and Compliance team. This pivotal role involves leading global compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations such as GDPR and AML. The successful candidate will provide expert guidance, manage compliance risk assessments, and collaborate with various departments to maintain high standards of integrity. If you have a passion for compliance and a proven track record in a global environment, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in compliance management in a global business.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and other compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global compliance initiatives and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits regularly.

Skills

Compliance Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Risk Assessment

Project Management

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Data Protection (GDPR)

ISO Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Law or Related Field

Relevant Certifications (CCEP, CIPP/E, CAMS)

Tools

Compliance Management Systems

Data Management Tools

Job description

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About us:
JATO Dynamics is a global company and the leading provider of automotive market intelligence. With an insight into over 50 overseas markets, we deliver the world's most complete, accurate and up-to-date automotive data and insights, creating significant competitive advantage to our customers.

Role Overview:

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Compliance Manager to join our Legal and Compliance team.

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead global compliance initiatives, ensuring our operations adhere to all relevant regulations and standards.

In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance and support to our global team, maintaining the highest standards of integrity and accountability, to drive compliance excellence across all operations.

Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive programme of monitoring and oversight of JATO’s global compliance requirements and provide key expertise in the audit of relevant obligations including tracking remediation recommendations and activities.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations, including data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, and industry-specific standards.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and internal stakeholders on compliance matters.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor business activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Chair and minute regular risk management meetings and management of JATO’s global compliance risk register including documenting RAID (risks; assumptions; issues and dependencies).
• Manage compliance incident response and reporting procedures.
• Conduct annual reviews and manage JATO company policies.
• Collaborate with IT and other teams to ensure compliance measures and accreditations are in place.
• Maintain records of compliance activities and ensure they are up to date.
• Advise on compliance impact assessments and monitor their performance.
• Handle compliance-related inquiries and investigations.
• Stay up to date with changes to the laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the JATO Group and its business.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a global business environment.
• Relevant experience in ISO standards and a wide range of ethics and compliance-related issues, such as ESG, anti-corruption, international trade, anti-trust, internal investigations, and issues and have strong experience in GDPR requirements.
• Extensive understanding of global compliance regulations, including data protection, AML, and industry-specific standards.
• Ability to analyse complex compliance issues and provide practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills to oversee compliance initiatives and ensure timely completion.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Ability to identify and resolve compliance issues efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Understanding of IT security, data management, and compliance management systems.
• Relevant certifications such as CCEP, CIPP/E, or CAMS are highly desirable.

JATO Dynamics is a global business, and our success is attributed to the diversity, skills and experiences of our colleagues across the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, marital status or veteran status.