Global Compliance Manager

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Corporate Functions team is the “enablement engine” of South Pole. Behind the scenes, we provide the business with world-class solutions and best practices that sustain business growth and success. We cover key areas such as Finance, HR, Office Management, Legal, IT, Operations, etc. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!

Job summary:

The Compliance Manager will have a strong generalist experience and be responsible for managing certain aspects of the compliance team’s remit in relation to the group. The role will report to the Global Associate Director of Compliance. 

Main tasks & responsibilities:

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• Perform KYC reviews on South Pole partners to ensure they are in line with internal policies and regulatory standards
  
• Support with the development and management of a data protection program  
  
• Manage the group insurance program in close collaboration with internal stakeholders (Finance, Risk) and our external insurance brokers globally. 
  
• Manage delivery of South Pole’s Health & Safety program and work in close collaboration with relevant personnel (HR, Risk, external in-country H&S consultants) on cross-border H&S topics. Ensuring incidents are actioned appropriately including regulatory reporting requirements (including in relation to data protection and H&S) 
  
• Assisting in organizing and leading training sessions to enhance the compliance awareness and practices of all employees.
  
• Assist  in ensuring the business is up to date on legislation, regulation and best practice. 
  
• Undertake horizon scanning Support the compliance organization with ad-hoc projects and work closely with internal stakeholders on cross-border compliance topics.
  

Requirements:

Essential -

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• A University Degree in law, finance, business administration, or equivalent fields of studies 
  
• Minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of compliance advisory in a risk function or a risk-focused compliance role in the second line of defense, ideally in an international company with European operations 
  
• You will possess a high level of technical knowledge in relation to KYC, AML/ABC,Sanctions, Financial Crime prevention, and will maintain a keen eye on industry developments and best practices relevant to partner onboarding, bringing that knowledge back into the team to help drive our improvement agenda.
  
• Ability to understand important information from regulatory guidance, regulations, audit findings and other documents and determine how this impacts the business 
  
• Excellent communication skills in English is a must. Any other language is considered a plus 
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and positive, 'can do' attitude, willing to take initiative 
  
• Detail-oriented and capable of working with confidential information
  
• You're resilient and comfortable working in a fast paced and ambiguous environment where the day to day job is constantly evolving and changing 
  
• Demonstrated ability to think and reason logically
  

Desirable - 

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• Working and demonstrable knowledge of the requirements and regulations of Occupational Health & Safety (NEBOSH certification or equivalent is a plus) 
  
• Working knowledge in Data Privacy matters including management of incidents and reporting
  

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation. 

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.