Regional Head of Anti-Bribery & Corruption Compliance - EMEA in London

The Regional Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption - EMEA oversees the Region’s compliance process and day to day analysis of counter-parties, agents and vendors related to anti-bribery and corruption (“ABC”). This position is at regional level and the incumbent will be responsible for all ABC matters for corresponding geographical zones (Europe, Middle-East, Africa). The Regional Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption oversees the deployment of the Compliance Enhancement Programme in their region.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement, administer and develop key controls and strategies related to counterparty due diligence, anti-bribery and corruption procedures, and anti-money laundering procedures.
• Identify, analyse and mitigate risks, ensure adherence to anti-corruption and anti-money laundering regulations.
• Conduct/contribute to risk assessments – primarily supporting the business functions operating from Gunvor’s Geneva and London offices, and supporting needs arising out of the EMEA region, but also supporting globally where needed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for providing ABC Compliance support in the EMEA region.
• Provide ABC Compliance support to front office and support functions in the EMEA region, as well as contribute to the work and initiatives of the ABC team globally.
• Implement and administer the ABC Compliance framework across the region.
• Lead, oversee, conduct due diligence counterparty reviews, and manage the EMEA based team of compliance officers and analysts responsible for conducting EMEA KYC/ due diligence.
• Contribute to testing and monitoring efforts over the effectiveness of the ABC compliance controls.
• Monitor the ABC legal and reputational landscape, as well as industry reputational risk elements, to advise on the adherence of the Company’s operations, procedures, systems to such obligations and risk considerations.
• Assist the Global Head of Ethics & Sustainability with the execution of strategic projects, such as special reviews of control enhancement projects, to maintain a robust and effective ABC Compliance management system.
• Implement required ABC controls in relevant areas of the business (e.g. business development controls) and corrective action plans for resolution of non-adherence with relevant controls and provide general guidance and education on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
• Contribute to the design, administration and delivery of the ABC Compliance training curriculum.
• Lead or participate in cross-jurisdictional initiatives or cross department projects (e.g. HR, Legal, Finance or Internal Audit) that arise related to the prevention, mitigation, and detection of ABC compliance risks.
• Perform Ad-hoc duties assigned by manager.

Profile

• BA / BS degree required especially within a legal discipline.
• 10+ years compliance experience preferably in the commodity trading business or banking.
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop a team located in different offices.
• Proven ability to interact with stakeholders in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, change management skills and proven track record in developing a compliance culture within a company.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate and conduct training at all levels of the company.
• Strong internal control orientation.
• Excellent knowledge of anti bribery and corruption regulations, including FCPA environment.