At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead international compliance governance and strategy, ensuring effective frameworks across regions.
- Company: Join BNY, a leading global financial services company driving innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible resources, generous leave, and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Be part of a culture that values excellence and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Expertise in compliance frameworks and strong leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 £ per year.
We are seeking a highly experienced Compliance leader to act as Director, International Compliance Governance & Strategy. This position is responsible for defining and overseeing the International compliance governance architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving execution, and ensuring the effectiveness and consistency of compliance frameworks across regions, while maintaining appropriate local regulatory specificity.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and enforce governance standards, including compliance governance submissions and escalation protocols.
- Provide independent oversight and challenge to regional compliance teams related to governance and International Compliance Frameworks to ensure consistency and effectiveness.
- Act as a senior advisor to international and regional leadership on governance-related matters.
- Enhance existing compliance frameworks with a focus on driving consistency and standardisation while ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements.
- Support International Regulatory Changes to ensure adequate involvement of business and country-compliance and clear upward reporting, supporting timely integration into policies, standards, and controls.
- Support engagement with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders on governance and framework-related matters.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across international compliance, including remediation and transformation programmes.
- Lead and develop a high-performing international governance team.
- Collaborate closely with global compliance, legal, risk, and business leaders.
- Influence and engage senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and cultures.
Additional Responsibilities
- Act as a delegate of the International CCO / Head of Governance & Strategy, representing the function in senior forums and decision-making bodies as required.
- Own and manage central compliance frameworks, including SMCR and associated governance requirements.
- Maintain key registers, including conflicts of interest and inducements registers, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and regulatory alignment.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Internal Audit in relation to compliance governance frameworks, including coordination of audits, responses, and remediation activities.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of international regulatory environments and expectations.
- Proven leadership experience managing senior teams and complex stakeholder environments.
- Experience engaging with regulators and managing regulatory interactions.
Skills & Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution capability.
- Deep knowledge of governance frameworks, control environments, and regulatory expectations.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organisation.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Reporting Line
Reports to: Head of International Compliance Governance and Strategy
Director, International Compliance Governance & Strategy employer: The Bank of New York Mellon
At BNY, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. Located in Manchester, our team enjoys access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, all while working with cutting-edge technology to drive transformative solutions. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued, and your career can flourish in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
The Bank of New York Mellon Recruitment Team
