Head of Compliance

The Head of Compliance is a senior leader responsible for ensuring the organisation operates in full alignment with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies across the globe. This role is central to building and maintaining a strong compliance culture, minimising risk, and safeguarding the organisation’s reputation.

The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive compliance framework that supports ethical business conduct and enables sustainable growth. As a key advisor to the Executive Team, the Head of Compliance will provide strategic insights on regulatory trends, governance, and risk management while acting as a trusted partner to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and lead a global compliance and risk management strategy aligned with organisational objectives.

• Build and maintain a scalable, effective compliance framework covering all jurisdictions in which the company operates.

• Ensure adherence to international, regional, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to data privacy, consumer protection, financial crime, and anti-bribery.

• Monitor global regulatory developments, assess potential impacts, and proactively advise the Executive Team.

• Coordinate internal reporting processes and act as the central point of contact for external regulatory disclosures and audits.

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive global compliance policies and procedures.

• Collaborate with regional teams to tailor policies to local regulatory landscapes while maintaining global consistency.

• Champion a culture of compliance and integrity throughout the organisation.

• Lead regular training programs, awareness campaigns, and communications to ensure all employees, including senior leaders, understand their compliance responsibilities.

• Report regularly to the Executive Team and Board on compliance status, risks, and remediation actions.

• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators and industry bodies.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders to support regulatory alignment and transparency.

• Identify legal and contractual risks across business operations and coordinate with external legal counsel to manage and mitigate exposure.

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Risk Management, or a related field.

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in compliance, legal, or risk leadership roles.

• Proven ability to operate as a strategic business partner with commercial acumen.

• In-depth knowledge of global compliance regulations, including data protection, anti-bribery, and consumer law.

• Familiarity with regulatory challenges.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of influencing at the executive and board level.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into pragmatic business solutions.

• Demonstrated experience integrating compliance practices into business operations.

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Desirable:

• Professional certifications in compliance or risk (e.g. ICA, CRCM, CCEP).