Corporate Compliance & Ethics Expert (Director, Analyst - Fully Remote UK)

Gartner; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gartner is seeking a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Expert (Director/Analyst) to author pragmatic research and advise executives on transforming compliance programs for global clients. The role involves shaping risk strategies, monitoring regulatory changes, and using data analytics to support governance, advisory, and client conversations.

The position requires 10+ years in compliance or regulation, strong executive communication, and the ability to thrive in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience
• Advising leadership/board on compliance priorities with actionable recommendations
• Integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence into executive-ready narratives
• Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, ERM, Finance or Internal Audit
• Conducting compliance risk assessments and monitoring regulatory changes
• Designing enterprise compliance frameworks including policies, training, monitoring
• Excellent verbal and written communication; executive presence
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed work environment
• Willingness to travel (<10% of the year)

Responsibilities

• Author research for publication and support client conversations on compliance topics
• Develop risk strategies and frameworks for compliance and regulatory risks
• Keep pace with evolving regulatory environments affecting client business models
• Leverage data analytics to optimize compliance risk assessments and monitoring
• Engage with clients daily via phone, video conferences, and events

Skills

Compliance leadership

Executive advisory

Regulatory analysis

Data analytics

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics/business

Post-graduate law or economics degree preferred

Job description

About the role:

Gartner is seeking a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Expert (Director/Analyst). Gartner Analysts are experienced thought leaders who provide critical insights on executive-level priorities for a broad range of global organizations. Utilizing exceptional research and analytical skills, this Analyst will author pragmatic and provocative research which Gartner clients consume and apply to propel their business toward key objectives. This Analyst will also be a trusted source of advice for clients, discussing complex client challenges and offering appropriate recommendations.

Specifically, the ideal candidate will be asked to author research for publication and support client conversations on:

• transforming and optimizing compliance functions and programs
• keeping pace with and understanding the impact of complex, changing regulatory environments on organizations’ business models and processes
• developing risk strategies and frameworks for compliance and regulatory risks
• leveraging data analytics to optimize compliance risk assessments and compliance monitoring

As a Gartner Analyst, you will engage with clients every day: on the phone, in videoconferences, and when requested, on stage at a Gartner event. To be effective in role, you must:

• create insightful and actionable research for Chief Compliance Officers that is differentiated from information that they would get from external sources
• remain ahead of the curve on developments and issues within these specified areas by understanding the broader ecosystem related to compliance programs, partnering with experts internally, and learning from our clients’ best practices
• maintain Gartner’s industry leadership reputation by thoughtfully responding to press inquiries when required

What you will need:

• A minimum of 10+ years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience, most recently as a deputy or divisional chief compliance officer/senior compliance leader
• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in economics, business or international studies) or equivalent experience. Post-graduate law or economics degree preferred
• Experience in:
• Advising the leadership team/ board of directors (or designated committee) on compliance priorities and providing actionable recommendations to support informed decision-making
• integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence into executive-ready narratives and recommendations that support management decision needs
• Cross-functional collaboration with Legal, ERM, Finance or Internal Audit
• Conducting compliance risk assessments and reporting
• Monitoring and analyzing new regulatory changes to ensure timely adaptation of internal policies and procedures
• Supporting corporate governance initiatives to ensure continued alignment with compliance standards and expectations
• Designing, implementing, and enhancing enterprise compliance frameworks, including development of policies and procedures, training, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms to ensure organizational integrity and consistency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to adjust style to different audiences.
• Executive presence; can immediately establish credibility with executives and additional stakeholders.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in a highly matrixed work environment
• Willingness to offer flexible working hours within reason to serve Gartner’s global client base
• Ability to travel on occasion for team offsites and Gartner conferences (<10% of the year)

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