Senior Director - Compliance

Senior Director Compliance

Role Summary:

The Senior Director Compliance will act as the organisations primary authority on compliance matters, ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory and internal governance standards. The position is part of the Finance function, working in close partnership with Internal Audit, Risk Management and Legal. The role will lead the design, implementation and continuous improvement of the compliance framework across the company.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance Framework & Governance:

- Define and implement the organisations compliance framework, including policies, procedures and SOPs.

- Establish and maintain RACI matrixes, assign ownership and monitor execution.

- Develop a compliance calendar aligned with business priorities and changing regulations.

- Maintain enterprise-wide visibility on compliance through dashboards, metrics and reporting.

Compliance Risk Management:

- Identify, assess and monitor existing and emerging compliance risks.

- Support risk mitigation through policy updates, controls and stakeholder accountability.

Audits, Reviews & Reporting:

- Conduct or support internal compliance reviews and audits.

- Track findings, remediation and process improvements.

- Prepare working papers, management reports and presentations for senior leadership and audit committees.

Investigations & Advisory:

- Lead and support investigations into compliance breaches or incidents, including root cause analysis.

- Partner with external advisors and legal firms on interpretations and compliance strategy.

Awareness, Training & Culture:

- Drive compliance awareness programs across the organisation.

- Build a proactive and business-aligned compliance culture.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and develop the compliance team, fostering capability, succession and retention.

Key Competencies:

Functional Competencies:

- Regulatory Compliance expert level.

- Finance & Budgeting knowledge.

- Process Improvement & Governance.

Leadership Competencies (Advanced):

- Results orientation & problem solving.

- Strategic thinking & execution.

- Stakeholder management & collaboration.

- Developing people.

- Customer centricity & global mindset.

Qualifications & Experience:

- 15+ years of experience in compliance, with minimum 5 years in a leadership role.

- Experience with large MNCs and global presence, preferably US/Europe.

- Strong exposure to manufacturing industry.

- Professional qualification in Law / Compliance preferred.

- Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) preferred.

- Proven ability to present to leadership, audit committees and boards.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: VP & Head Internal Audit & Risk Management (future alignment under Legal).