Global Head of Compliance Policy & Oversight (Hiring Immediately)

Company Description

Hybrid - London or Nottingham

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

To provide enterprise-wide strategic leadership for the compliance policy and oversight agenda, owning the vision, standards, and governance that ensure regulatory compliance risks are effectively mitigated across all regions and business lines. This role directs the regulatory policy strategy (including financial crime and sanctions oversight in partnership with specialist teams), sets the oversight approach, engages with senior executives and ensures a robust, data-led view of policy adherence and control effectiveness.

Key Accountabilities:

• Set the enterprise compliance policy and oversight strategy, aligning to risk appetite and business objectives.
• Design and direct the governance model for regulatory and financial crime policy frameworks, including effective oversight mechanisms (assurance, reporting, and escalation).
• Lead the periodic renewal of core policies and standards and ensure they are embedded through effective oversight, training, and first-line ownership (without directly owning templates).
• Partner with Group Risk, Fraud, Regional Compliance, and 1LoD to maintain a current view of sanctions, ABC, and broader financial crime risks; oversee the sanctions risk management framework.
• Establish a data-led approach to policy adherence and regulatory risk oversight; define KRIs/KPIs and direct MI dashboards for Executive and Board consumption.
• Provide authoritative regulatory interpretation guidance and adjudicate material policy issues and deviations.
• Compile and present the annual financial crime and compliance oversight reports to Executive leadership and the Board, highlighting control effectiveness and remediation priorities.
• Champion a strong compliance culture globally; build capability through leadership, coaching, and cross-regional knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in Compliance/Legal/Regulatory functions within complex, global organisations; financial services exposure preferred.
• Track record leading policy/oversight programmes and engaging at Executive/Board level.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance and financial crime risks (e.g., sanctions, ABC) and their operationalisation across a matrixed enterprise.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate outcomes at C‑suite level and with external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, regulators).

Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic vision & execution
• Risk-based decision making
• Executive presence & stakeholder influence
• Data-driven oversight & insight generation
• Inclusive people leadership and talent development

Additional Information

Internal Grade: EB6

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working - 40% in the office
• Great compensation package including uncapped commission
• Core benefits include pension, Bupa healthcare, Sharesave scheme and more
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can purchase additional annual leave.

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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