EMEA Compliance Counsel
Cushman & Wakefield
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Leeds • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Compliance Program Development and Implementation: Support the Senior Director, Ethics & Compliance APAC and EMEA in the development and implementation of the Global Compliance Program across EMEA, ensuring alignment with global standards and local legal requirements; Monitor regulatory changes across the EMEA region and ensure timely updates to the organization’s compliance framework; Provide ongoing training and communication on Ethics & Compliance standards to employees and management across EMEA region; and Work closely with senior leaders to embed a strong culture of ethics and compliance across the EMEA Region, including promoting a Speak Up culture.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks in the region, including corruption, money-laundering, conflicts of interest, and data privacy risks; Implement our risk-based due diligence processes across EMEA, working with business leaders to ensure full understanding and compliance; Collaborate on risk assessments across EMEA, to ensure appropriate and business-practical mitigation of risks in the region; and Support the implementation of corrective actions and recommend preventive measures.
- Advisory Role & Business Partnership: Serve as the key Ethics & Compliance contact for certain EMEA countries, providing timely, accurate and pragmatic advice to all stakeholders on a range of issues, including working with government officials, use of third parties, anti-money laundering regulations, due diligence issues, etc. Work proactively with business leaders to identify solutions to Ethics & Compliance concerns at an early stage, ensuring support of business objectives; and Collaborate with regional leadership and other key stakeholders to promote a culture of ethics and integrity.
- Policy & Procedure Development: Assist with drafting, reviewing and revising Ethics & Compliance policies, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and local laws; and Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of compliance policies within business operations
- Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver targeted training sessions tailored to specific teams, taking a risk-based approach to ensure a practical understanding of ethical standards and internal polices; and Collaborate on awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of ethical behavior and adherence to compliance policies
Requirements
- Substantial experience (7+ years) in managing Ethics & Compliance programs
- Deep understanding of ABAC and AML laws across EMEA and practice
- Self-confidence to take a firm stand while providing business-practical solutions to complex issues
- Strong moral compass and unquestionable integrity
- Excellent judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, but also collaboratively with team and business stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work in diverse teams with competing priorities
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain flexibility in fast-paced, changing environment
- Calm, pro-active approach to working with business stakeholders
- Highly organized with attention to detail
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion concerning highly confidential, privileged information
- JD or equivalent legal qualification
- Experience working in a US-based multinational company is preferred
- Fluency in English is required
- Regional travel may be necessary, up to 10%.
Benefits
- We foster a culture of inclusion that embraces the unique strengths, perspectives, and experiences of all our employees.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Ethics & Compliance program managementABAC lawsAML lawsrisk managementdue diligence processespolicy developmentregulatory compliancetraining developmentanalytical skillsproblem-solving skills
Soft Skills
self-confidenceintegrityjudgmentself-motivatedcollaborativecommunication skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailflexibilityproactive approach
Certifications
JDlegal qualification