Marks Sattin are proud to be working with a leading business in Hull to assist in their search for a Group Compliance Lead

The role sits above 7 businesses within the group, aligning and developing policies and procedures. You will be responsible for all aspects of compliance financial and non-financial.

The role

Lead and coordinate compliance agenda with the Credit & Compliance Manager, with this role being the specialist in their field, ensuring the business and joint venture businesses are compliant with key obligations, embedding a culture of compliance, adhering to local laws, the group and guidelines.

Environment/Context: describe the most important internal and external factors influencing the job. Managing and coordinating teams from different sites in different regions (America, Europe, Asia).

Flexibility and availability to provide support before/after normal European business hours by either working remotely or extra hours in the office.

Dealing with cultural differences in a minimally structured environment.

Ability to influence workflow within a team without direct report line relationship.

• Group Controller
• Compliance & Credit Manager
• Compliance Lead

Accountabilities of the job: describe the main results expected from the job

Prepare and lead the groups global compliance agenda with the Credit & Compliance Manager ,agreeing with the Board, ensuring all activities during the year are documented and carried out as planned.

Seek out a due diligence compliance tool that is fit for purpose, bring through to fruition to be used for day-to-day screening of 3rd parties. Monitor 3rd parties, report adverse findings to all key stakeholders for the group. Ensure record keeping is maintained.

Conduct deep dive assessments to verify the integrity of 3rd parties through liaising with lawyers and other external parties to provide constructive recommendations, findings and observations where required.

Be vigilant with the changing regulatory requirements impacting the business to ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, advising the Board when necessary.

Create/update group policies and procedures in accordance with internal and external requirements, embedding the understanding and adherence across the groups teams.

Engage with the groups JVs on their compliance programme, influencing without direct reporting lines to ensure that they are aligned with INEOS for all aspects of compliance, including but not limited to Dawn Raids, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Competition Law, Anti-Slavery, Sanctions and Code of Conduct for policies, procedures.

Drive a culture of compliance with focus on initiatives to strengthen the control environment, adhering to local laws, Group guidelines through leading regular compliance training. Internally and externally with the JV partners where necessary. Audit group risk areas, reporting outcomes and resolution plans where necessary to the Board.

Be proactive and reactive when risk areas arise, liaise with stakeholders, report and provide resolution options to the Board.

Liaise with Group and other business units to ensure that we are adhering to Group policies and best practices.

Manage the groups Gifts and Entertainment Register.

Respond to KYC requests from banks.

Work with Group Compliance to meet all information requests timely and accurately.

Undertake general administration and compliance related reports.

Periodically perform other compliance duties, projects and activities as required by the CFO and Global Controller.