Climate Arc

Risk & Regulatory Compliance Officer

Climate Arc

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per year

About the role

  • Deliver FCA (and USA and EU equivalent) policies and procedures complying with the upcoming ESG data providers guidelines.
  • Serve as Arc’s Data Protection Officer, ensuring GDPR compliance across operations, platforms, and data workflows.
  • Manage all privacy governance activities including DPIAs, staff training, documentation, and data subject request processes.
  • Maintain SOC2-related compliance policies and coordinate evidence, reviews, and security governance with product and technology teams.
  • Manage all required filings and reporting with relevant regulators, including UK Charity Commission, US state charity registrations, and other statutory bodies including and equivalent to the FCA.
  • Work with the Finance team on 501(c)(3) and sales-tax-exemption compliance, state exemption certificates, and related obligations.
  • Maintain a clear, up-to-date compliance framework and ensure organization-wide understanding of obligations.
  • Create and implement a risk management framework, including relevant management and reporting mechanisms.
  • Own the organizational Risk Register, working with senior stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage risk.
  • Lead risk assessments and ensure alignment with funder expectations and operational best practice.
  • Develop and deliver relevant and fit-for-purpose organizational training in the areas of Compliance and Risk.
  • Act as the single point of contact for all internal legal, audit, and compliance needs, ensuring adequate resourcing and coverage of identified issues.

Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law, or related field; advanced degrees (MBA, JD) desirable.
  • Experience (typically 4-6 years): Deep expertise in risk management and/or compliance, with experience in developing and maturing policies and frameworks and collaborating with business stakeholders to establish effective controls and reporting
  • Credibility: Foster strong and trusted working relations with regulators and auditors. Familiarity with FCA expectations would be advantageous
  • Skills and expertise: Strong analytical, problem-solving, attention to detail, ethical judgment, time management, and communication skills. A legalistic mindset with the ability to navigate multiple regulatory landscapes across geographies and sectors.
  • Business Acumen: Strong commercial understanding and literacy
  • Adaptability: Ability to manage projects and provide advice in a fast-paced startup environment, whilst maintaining meticulous attention to detail
  • Initiative: Ability to work independently, meet strict deadlines, and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Desirable: Level 3 or higher Certification from Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) or Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar e.g. FCA compliance courses
  • Experience: Fulfilled the FCA SMF16 role
Benefits
  • Generous paid time off
  • Health and wellbeing program
  • 9% employer contribution to retirement planning
  • Enhanced family pay and leave policies
  • Professional membership paid (if applicable)
  • Nomad working policy

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
risk managementcomplianceGDPR complianceDPIAsSOC2 compliancepolicy developmentregulatory reportingdata protectiondata governanceaudit management
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailethical judgmenttime managementcommunication skillsadaptabilityinitiativerelationship buildingproject management
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBAJDLevel 3 Certification from CISICertified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP)FCA compliance courses