Senior Manager, Governance & Compliance, Plywood

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We are now looking for Senior Manager, Governance & Compliance, to join in UPM Plywood to drive and develop range of governance and compliance topics for WISA Group Plc, a publicly listed company to be established as a result of the partial demerger of UPM-Kymmene Corporation.

Greetings from your future manager

“Since 2025 we have been ramping-up WISA’s capabilities on becoming an independent listed company. The company combines decades of solid business performance with agility and a forward-looking mindset. With strong UPM heritage, skilled colleagues and ambitious growth plan, we are committed and ready to take the next step of becoming a listed company in Nasdaq Helsinki. What we look for in this position is a teammate who enjoys creating something new on the very strong foundation of WISA’s business.” - Saara-Maria Helminen, upcoming General Counsel of WISA, and Director, Group Legal, of UPM

What you will do

In this role, you will develop and maintain the company’s compliance and governance framework, oversee the implementation of policies, standards, and internal controls, and support the organization in meeting regulatory and corporate governance requirements.

You will coordinate compliance-related processes, monitor adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, and promote a strong culture of integrity, ethics, and accountability across the organization. You will also provide guidance to business leaders, support risk management activities, and act as a trusted advisor on governance and compliance matters.

Success in this position calls for a proactive and structured approach, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, have a keen eye for detail, and are passionate about driving responsible and compliant business practices, we’d love to hear from you.

As Senior Manager, Governance & Compliance, your primary field of work consists of the following:

• Board and Committee meeting preparations, i.e. drafting of meeting documents and presentations
• Project lead for the general meeting preparations, including assistance in document drafting and review as well as arrangements, together with our dedicated team of specialists
• Principal role in WISA’s insider administration, including assistance in up-keeping of different lists required by applicable laws and regulations (potential insider lists, lists of persons subject to closed periods, list of managers and their closely associated persons etc.), assistance in e.g. reporting of managers’ transactions and other Market Abuse Regulation related issues
• Ramping-up and upkeeping WISA Group’s compliance processes and related technical tools & training concepts
• Being an integral part in other corporate governance & compliance processes

Who you are

• You have several years of experience working with corporate governance and/or compliance-related issues in a listed company’s legal department and/or in a law-firm, including the preparations of AGMs/EGMs
• You have good understanding on stock exchange regulation, including Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
• You have excellent people skills, ability to take responsibility and work sometimes under pressure and tight time schedules
• You have a development-oriented mindset, ability to create and further develop processes and “can-do” attitude
• You have excellent Finnish and English skills, both written and oral
• You have excellent capabilities to use standard office programs as well as AI
• Experience on the use of e.g. Euroclear’s systems, Nasdaq’s Boardvantage, other tools and technologies is considered as asset

The position will be further tailored depending on the chosen candidate’s background.

Additional information about the position 

The position is located in Helsinki, Finland preferably.

The position holder will report to WISA’s General Counsel.

For further information about the role, please contact Saara-Maria Helminen, WISA Group’s upcoming General Counsel tel. +358407174998 on August 10 at 12-13 EEST or August 14 at 10-12 EEST.  

How to apply 

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by August 16, 2026. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. 

For support with submitting your application, please contact our HR Services team at [email protected] or tel. +358204146600.

Country-specific information 

A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.

UPM Plywood

UPM Plywood offers high quality WISA® plywood and veneer products for construction, vehicle flooring, LNG shipbuilding, parquet manufacturing and other industrial applications. In 2025, UPM Plywood sales was EUR 409 million and it employs about 1,550 people. UPM has three plywood mills and one veneer mill in Finland as well as a plywood mill in Estonia. www.wisaplywood.com

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