Taylor Root is pleased to be working with a rapidly growing e-commerce platform to help them recruit a Senior Manager Regulatory Policy and Strategic Initiatives (Europe).
Our client is a complex diversified technology company that have interests in social media, online news media, web-based communications and now e-commerce. They are a multi-billion-dollar organization and one of the most recognized brands in the world.
This role will be a key leadership position in there established but rapidly growing e-commerce business. Reporting to the Global Head of Regulatory Policy the successful candidate will be responsible for helping the business navigate key regulatory challenges across areas such as trade, compliance, anti-trust, competition and data/privacy related risks.
In addition to this you will be responsible for ensuring the e-commerce division can meet ambitious growth targets without exposing itself to unjustifiable risk, and can control risk efficiently and effectively.
A bit more about the role
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the regulatory, legislative, and political environment across Europe as it relates to E-commerce. Key areas include (without limitation) consumer user protection, sustainability, data security, online payments, and social responsibility.
* Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our E-commerce product and operations, so that your team can provide guidance on operating issues, front- and back- end product functions and support rapid risk assessment within the business.
* Build a robust risk management framework including audit, crisis response, risk acceptance and documentation.
About you
* At least 10 years’ working experience, preferably in commercial operations or risk control, for E-commence, other retail or related industry.
* Some experience of working both in a consulting/advisory role and in house is highly desirable.
* Fluency in one of either, English, Spanish, Italian, French or German is a must.
* Educated to Degree Level
* Excellent project manager, stakeholder co-ordinator, planner, and executor, capable of leading and mentoring team to do the same.
* Familiar with retail or e-commerce businesses.
* Background in E-commerce, retail, logistics, 3C, fashion, food & beverage or similar core industries is a plus.