Cana Consulting is partnering with a global, technology-driven manufacturing organisation headquartered in the UK. Due to continued growth and regulatory complexity across its international operations, the business is expanding its compliance function.
We are hiring for two Compliance Manager positions, each with a distinct focus area:
Role A – Trade Sanctions & Export Controls
Role B – Data Protection & AI Governance
Candidates are not expected to cover both areas in depth. Please indicate your area of expertise when applying.
Role A – Trade Sanctions & Export Controls
This role will lead and enhance the organisation's global trade compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
Manage sanctions and export control compliance across UK, EU, US and other applicable regimes.
Provide guidance on OFAC, EAR, EU/UK sanctions, and dual-use regulations.
Review and assess high-risk transactions and restricted party screenings.
Develop and update trade compliance policies and procedures.
Support internal investigations and regulatory engagements.
Deliver compliance training to commercial, procurement, and supply chain teams.
Monitor regulatory developments and assess operational impact.
Ideal Profile
Strong experience in trade sanctions, export controls, and cross-border regulatory frameworks.
Background in manufacturing, chemicals, energy, industrial, or similarly regulated sectors preferred.
Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-based advice to operational stakeholders.
Role B – Data Protection & AI Governance
This role will lead data governance and emerging technology compliance initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage global data protection compliance (UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and other applicable frameworks).
Oversee DPIAs, data mapping, retention policies, and cross-border data transfers.
Support digital transformation and privacy-by-design initiatives.
Develop governance frameworks for AI usage, automated decision-making, and emerging technologies.
Monitor regulatory developments relating to AI and digital compliance.
Deliver compliance training and manage incident response relating to data breaches.
Ideal Profile
Strong experience in data protection, privacy, and governance frameworks.
Exposure to AI governance, digital risk, or emerging technology compliance preferred.
Experience operating in multinational corporate environments.
About You
For both roles, we are looking for candidates who:
Have 8+ years' experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory functions.
Are comfortable operating in a global, cross-functional environment.
Can balance regulatory rigour with commercial pragmatism.
Have strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Global remit across complex international operations.
High visibility role within a well-established organisation.
Opportunity to shape and enhance governance frameworks.
Collaborative, cross-functional working environment.
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