Senior Compliance Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Netherlands, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Assume complete responsibility for Unit4's ESG program, which encompasses CSRD and other climate disclosure responsibilities.

• Implement key workstreams as part of the wider compliance program.

• Create, maintain, manage version control, and globally disseminate policies.

• Oversee the ESG reporting schedule and disclosure requirements, including CSRD, GHG Protocol emissions reporting, Norway Transparency Act, and California SB 261.

• Supervise anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance, covering third-party and channel partner risks.

• Design and implement the compliance training program.

• Conduct the operational cadence of the legal and compliance program, which includes training, attestations, and reporting schedules.

• Manage sanctions and export control compliance, involving third-party screening, KYC due diligence, and ongoing monitoring.

• Enhance policy drafting, alignment, and global rollout processes.

• Organize, prioritize, and allocate resources for the compliance program.

• Perform regulatory horizon scanning across various jurisdictions.

• Develop ESG data collection and reporting systems, including responses to investor and shareholder ESG questionnaires and submissions for third-party ratings.

• Establish cross-functional intake and escalation pathways.

• Assist in managing the insurance portfolio.

• Serve as the primary legal contact for compliance-related RFPs and customer questionnaire needs.

• Counsel business teams on immediate compliance inquiries across all departments.

• Evaluate risk implications associated with new initiatives, partnerships, and acquisitions.

• Provide advice on strategic ESG positioning and practical implementation of ESG requirements.

• Offer policy interpretation and guidance.

• Report directly to the Assistant General Counsel, Head of Compliance & Risk, functioning as an individual contributor within the Legal team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executing, managing, or developing a global compliance program.

• Proven experience managing a comprehensive global ESG/CSRD reporting program from start to finish, including GHG Protocol and third-party ESG ratings.

• Strong, demonstrable interest and capability in compliance and risk management.

• Practical experience in providing compliance advice within a technology, SaaS, or software context.

• Experience in enhancing and accelerating policy drafting, alignment, and maintenance processes.

• Involvement in strategic compliance structuring reviews is preferred.

• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a larger team.

• A pragmatic, problem-solving approach.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Capacity to build trusted relationships across various functions.

• Comfortable working independently in a remote-first, multi-jurisdictional setting.

• JD/law degree is preferred but not mandatory.

• Experience in corporate governance is advantageous but not essential.

• May require security clearance for customer projects and access to sensitive customer data.

• May require disclosure of criminal record declaration, right to work, personal identification, and work history for background checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy.

• Opportunities for remote work.

• Global Wellbeing Days.

• Growth opportunities.

• Access to tools and guidance for professional development.

• Work alongside talented colleagues, role models, and mentors.

• Engage in sustainability initiatives, including the Environmental, Social, and Governance strategy and the Act4Good programme.

• A safe and inclusive working environment.

• Employee Resource Groups that are open to all.

• Commitment to equal opportunity.

• Potential background checks conducted in accordance with local privacy laws.