Compliance Performance Officer in Stevenage

Drive financial integrity and anti-corruption at Group level for MBDA, in this high-impact compliance position!

Salary: Up to £55,000, depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 – 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What We Can Offer You:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The Opportunity:

The Compliance Performance Officer acts as a key link between finance and compliance, helping to safeguard financial integrity, mitigate corruption and fraud risks. You will ensure consistent execution of control plans across the UK and our wider European entities, and the effective implementation of internal controls across both financial and non-financial processes. This is a high visibility role with real influence – shaping governance standards, driving continuous improvement, and providing meaningful insights to senior stakeholders through robust reporting and analysis.

What We’re Looking For From You:

• Experience in internal controls, audit, risk, finance, or compliance
• An understanding of financial processes and an interest in fraud prevention, anti-corruption and governance frameworks (UK Bribery Act, FCPA, Sapin II)
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional stakeholders, across various locations including Europe
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence presenting findings
• A proactive and detailed approach
• A background in Law or relevant degree in Law would be beneficial, but not essential

Our Company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more… We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.