Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.
Wood is recruiting for a Compliance Advisor to join our Group Ethics and Compliance team on a permanent basis. This is an exciting, global opportunity supporting the Senior Compliance Manager for the East who is responsible for providing advice on all business ethics issues within the Eastern Hemisphere.
We are open to this role being either hybrid from one of our UK offices or remote.
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The Role
This position will give you an opportunity to assist the team to provide meaningful business ethics and compliance advice and guidance across some challenging jurisdictions.
As well as general business ethics and compliance guidance and advice, you will actively be involved in business ethics and compliance initiatives and improvement programmes (such as third party diligence) as well as conducting / assisting in investigations.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.
For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.
What we can offer
1. Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition
2. Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements
3. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
4. Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
5. Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
6. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
7. Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
What makes you remarkable?
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
8. Qualified / part qualified solicitor and / or relevant experience in a similar business ethics and compliance or audit / assurance role
9. Awareness of national and international laws, regulations and guidance dealing with such matters as ABAC, AML, fraud, competition, IP and non-retaliation
10. Knowledge of corporate governance frameworks and internal controls
11. Proficient with legal IT systems and tools, such as case management and eDiscovery software
12. Experience of managing investigations, including managing external specialists such as forensic accountants
Desirable:
13. Experience within a relevant sector (. O&G, engineering, extractives would be advantageous
14. Experience in dashboard tools such as Power BI and web application tools such as SharePoint and Power Apps
Personal attributes:
15. A self-starter that is highly organised and outcomes focused
16. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and able to give clear, well-reasoned and business focused advice
17. Good interpersonal skills and able to network at all levels of the organisation
18. Good presentation skills, able to stay calm when challenged and always ready to listen and adapt
19. Able to build trust and credibility with stakeholders by clear, regular and consistent communication
20. An effective team player that can build the trust and support of work colleagues in remote offices
21. Committed to life-long learning and development
22. Embraces innovation and change as a driver for improving quality and effectiveness
23. Flexibility to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments
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