Compliance Manager

Our client, an international sports governing body, is seeking a Compliance Manager to join their Legal and Compliance team in Miami, FL. The candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining a robust compliance management framework. This position reports directly into and works closely with the Head of Risk and Compliance.

Responsibilities :

• Support in the continued development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence compliance programme by departments through guidance, training and monitoring.
• Promote a compliance culture and awareness by advising staff and conducting trainings in relevant compliance topics. Deliver tailor-made compliance training and continuously ensuring that trainings are adapted to the needs of the organization.
• Conduct internal and external investigations as well as forensic reviews to identify mismanagement and recommend corrective actions to senior management.
• Oversee day-to-day management of third party compliance platforms, including issue spotting, user administration and guidance.
• Perform extensive and in-depth due diligence research on companies and persons and provide guidance and recommendations to the requesting business partner.
• Execute ad-hoc projects and provide ad-hoc compliance advice as assigned.

Experience and Education:

• 5+ years working in a compliance governance function, preferably gained in an organization or in-house company with an international footprint.
• University degree in Law or Compliance preferred (alternatively in Business Administration, Economics or Finance)
• Experience in preparing high-quality explanatory documents, work papers or memoranda and reports in a timely manner for senior management and independent committees.
• Experience working in a cross-functional, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Have the ability to be agile and work in a fast-paced environment. Think flexibly and take a proactive approach to preventing, identifying and resolving issues.
• Fluency in English is a must and proficiency in either French, Spanish, or German is a plus.