Global Compliance Manager

Dentons is designed to be different. We are driven to always be the firm of the future, to challenge the status quo, and to provide holistic business solutions to our clients in new and innovative ways. We are the lightbulb moments. The bold ideas. We are the world's largest global law firm, with 12,000+ people across 80+ countries. Driven by the diverse perspectives of our people, our clients, and our communities, we combine local knowledge with global insight.

Your Role

As Global Compliance Manager you will be responsible for the adherence of the firm to policies and procedures, especially regulatory and ethical standards. You will perform regular audits, design control systems and help to design and implement internal and external policies.

Your Team

You will be working within our Global Compliance team reporting into the Global Compliance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and input into the review and development of relevant policies and procedures
• Lead, manage and co-ordinate compliance team meetings
• Regularly review and evaluate firm adherence to policies and regulations.
• Proactively identify risks or non-conformity issues and work collaboratively and cross functionally to resolve any such identified issues
• Review and revise compliance procedures, reports etc. periodically
• Day-to-day management of Dentons firmwide compliance programme and systems
• Design and deliver firmwide training on compliance issues
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments within or outside of Dentons as well as evolving best practices in compliance control.
• Assist with the conduct of internal compliance reviews and audits
• Advise firmwide internal stakeholders on the implementation of compliance programs
• Design and manage firmwide compliance communications and training programmes
• Provide advice and leadership in relation to compliance issues that arise
• Collaborate and maintain continuous communication with HR department and other functions
• Manage junior team members
• Complete regular personal development and training activities

• Min 5 years’ experience in a compliance management role 
• Relevant regulatory experience
• Solid understanding of risk and compliance principles and frameworks.
• Demonstrated stakeholder engagement experience
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand the impact of regulatory changes on the business
• Professionalism and high ethical standards are expected for this position.
• Hands-on experience with a variety of reporting operations and procedures
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• BA in law, finance, business administration or similar related field

Remuneration and benefits package will reflect the successful candidates experience and country where hired.