Compliance Manager, Quality Risk and Compliance

Job Information

This role is part of the Risk and Compliance team within the Quality, Risk & Assurance department. The Compliance Manager will support the Head of Risk Management to help manage compliance risks across the BBC Group. The role requires ownership of all deliverables and the quality and timeliness of compliance reports for the various governance committees.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Accountable for the performance and delivery of all compliance risk outputs and deliverables including compliance reports.
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability; conducting routine and risk based second line compliance monitoring and assurance activity; assisting in and overseeing the implementation of remediation plans as necessary.
• Drafting concise, accurate Executive-level summaries and detailed reports of assurance activities, that provide leadership with a clear and coherent understanding of compliance issues, findings, and outcomes.
• Write reports suitable for Board-level executives, using key leading and lagging metrics from across the organisation to provide insight and analysis of compliance performance.
• Partnering with BBC employees (including Senior Leaders) to maintain and further develop throughout the organisation a strong culture of compliance and ethics including personal accountability, at all levels in the organisation.
• Staying up to date with relevant laws and regulations, horizon scanning, and maintaining awareness of compliance developments within or outside of the organisation; including industry relevant regulation, global approaches, and emerging trends.
• Maintain knowledge of BBC strategy, organisational development, and compliance risks to help inform QRA activities.
• Have strong external insights to bring into the BBC.
• Pro-actively work with the business divisions to identify areas for focus and contributes to the overall improvement in compliance risk management across the BBC.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
• The role is specialist in nature and additionally is expected to contribute the medium and longer term objectives of the team.

Are you the right candidate?

• The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, legal or audit qualification or equivalent compliance certification.
• A proven compliance professional with 10 years+ experience with in-house experience
• Has a strong understanding of and experience in operating an effective corporate compliance risk management programme and best compliance practices, understand the external legal and regulatory environment and apply it in a tailored manner to the BBC.
• Experience conducting second line monitoring and assurance of compliance risk (essential) and be able to prepare Board level, Executive level reports.
• Highly experienced in supporting teams on a variety of initiatives, in a busy environment. Very strong work ethic. A team player, with a positive self-starter attitude.

Risk and Controls Manager UK

London, United Kingdom

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Role Summary and Impact

Risk and Controls Manager

We are looking for a Risk & Controls Manager to join our team, based in London. The candidate will be part of the EMEA Risk & Controls team, reporting to the Risk & Controls Lead.

You will be responsible for providing support to the organization in both implementing and monitoring an effective local control framework aligned with WPP Media requirements. You will coordinate compliance activities and related audits. This is a challenging role with multiple priorities and a wide range of stakeholders both locally and regionally.

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Promote and help embed the culture of ethics and integrity across both markets, through training, support and advising on relevant topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, internal controls, as well as internal policy requirements.
• Serve as a risk & controls subject matter expert / thought leader within the markets.
• Be a great business partner; establish and maintain excellent relationships within the team and collaborate effectively with colleagues across WPP Media, WPP and other Networks.  Engage with multiple senior stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support the design and implementation of financial, operational and compliance controls in line with the WPP Internal Control framework, which includes meeting the documentation and evidence standards required.
• Design and operate effective on-going quality review / control monitoring programs as a second line of defense.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, including use of technology, while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
• Reinforce WPP Media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.
• Be a partner and source of support and guidance for specific areas of change / strategic importance that require controls implementation to enable on-going success.
• Think strategically about our business, develop pragmatic and sustainable solutions to enhance the control environment and streamline and standardise processes, procedures and controls.
• Coordinate audit activities for the two markets, liaising with internal and external audit teams (e.g. WPP IA, PwC and Deloitte) and monitor remediation for all sources of assurance.
• Coordinate / oversee internal control and risk management processes, e.g. business risk maps, internal control self-certifications, market Letter of Representation submissions, Code of Conduct and related party declarations review.

Experience

• ACA/CA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5+ years of post-qualification experience (industry or consulting experience in ethics and compliance, business process improvement, risk management, or internal / external audit).
• Ability to work independently and apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally across different geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgrounds.
• Experienced in assessing business risk and evaluating adequacy and effectiveness of internal control systems.
• Experienced in driving improvement and creating stronger business relationships, rather than simply enforcing guidelines.
• Approachable with excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) in interactions with staff and senior management.
• Flexibility and openness to grow and take ownership of new projects/tasks/roles.
• Experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes is a plus.
• Competent in Excel.
• Fluency in English is required.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Compliance Manager, Quality Risk and Compliance

Job Information

This role is part of the Risk and Compliance team within the Quality, Risk & Assurance department. The Compliance Manager will support the Head of Risk Management to help manage compliance risks across the BBC Group. The role requires ownership of all deliverables and the quality and timeliness of compliance reports for the various governance committees.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Accountable for the performance and delivery of all compliance risk outputs and deliverables including compliance reports.
• Identifying potential areas of compliance vulnerability; conducting routine and risk based second line compliance monitoring and assurance activity; assisting in and overseeing the implementation of remediation plans as necessary.
• Drafting concise, accurate Executive-level summaries and detailed reports of assurance activities, that provide leadership with a clear and coherent understanding of compliance issues, findings, and outcomes.
• Write reports suitable for Board-level executives, using key leading and lagging metrics from across the organisation to provide insight and analysis of compliance performance.
• Partnering with BBC employees (including Senior Leaders) to maintain and further develop throughout the organisation a strong culture of compliance and ethics including personal accountability, at all levels in the organisation.
• Staying up to date with relevant laws and regulations, horizon scanning, and maintaining awareness of compliance developments within or outside of the organisation; including industry relevant regulation, global approaches, and emerging trends.
• Maintain knowledge of BBC strategy, organisational development, and compliance risks to help inform QRA activities.
• Have strong external insights to bring into the BBC.
• Pro-actively work with the business divisions to identify areas for focus and contributes to the overall improvement in compliance risk management across the BBC.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the team.
• The role is specialist in nature and additionally is expected to contribute the medium and longer term objectives of the team.

Are you the right candidate?

• The successful candidate will have a relevant degree, legal or audit qualification or equivalent compliance certification.
• A proven compliance professional with 10 years+ experience with in-house experience
• Has a strong understanding of and experience in operating an effective corporate compliance risk management programme and best compliance practices, understand the external legal and regulatory environment and apply it in a tailored manner to the BBC.
• Experience conducting second line monitoring and assurance of compliance risk (essential) and be able to prepare Board level, Executive level reports.
• Highly experienced in supporting teams on a variety of initiatives, in a busy environment. Very strong work ethic. A team player, with a positive self-starter attitude.