Compliance Manager

About CDP:   

CDP is a global non-profit that runs the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. As the founder of environmental reporting, we believe in transparency and the power of data to drive change. 

Partnering with leaders in enterprise, capital, policy and science, we surface the information needed to enable Earth-positive decisions. We helped more than 24,800 companies and almost 1,000 cities, states and regions disclose their environmental impacts in 2024. Financial institutions with more than a quarter of the world’s institutional assets use CDP data to help inform investment and lending decisions. 

Our team is truly global, united by our shared desire to build a world where people, planet and profit are balanced. Visit cdp.net or follow us @CDP to find out more.

About the Team:

The Compliance Team specifically ensures that CDP adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, reducing the risk of legal penalties and reputational damage. The function establishes robust monitoring systems and training programs to promote a culture of ethical conduct across all levels of the organisation. By keeping abreast of regulatory changes, the Compliance Team enables CDP to operate with integrity and maintain stakeholder trust.

About this role:

This is a pivotal role within CDP to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, reducing the risk of legal penalties and reputational damage. 

What you will do:  

We are seeking a dynamic Compliance Manager with a strong background in change and transformation to lead CDP’s compliance readiness for evolving regulatory regimes, particularly the ESMA regulations for ESG ratings providers. This role is crucial to interpreting regulations, designing and implementing compliance frameworks, global policy development and remediation, and embedding best practices across CDP.

We're looking for:

• Lead the design and implementation of a compliance transformation programme.
• Interpret complex global regulations and translate them into actionable, organisation-wide policies and procedures.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of the current compliance programme, identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend enhancements.
• Develop and execute compliance monitoring plans across multiple jurisdictions to ensure compliance with organisational and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Policy teams to ensure alignment with corporate governance and regulatory expectations.
• Manage cross-functional projects.
• Ensure that ownership of processes and controls rest with the appropriate teams.
• Provide internal assurance through audits, spot checks, and risk-based assessments.
• Act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and senior leadership on compliance related matters.

Salary and benefits: Competitive Salary. 30 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays), generous non-contributory pension provision, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits.

Final offer amount depends on multiple factors such as candidates experience and expertise, geographic location, total compensation, and market data. Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK. We cannot sponsor for this role.

This is a hybrid role, candidates will need to live within a commutable distance of the London office and be comfortable with 2 days in the office per week.

Before you apply  :

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How to apply: 

Please upload your CV in the application form. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged. The closing date is 25th July.