Job Description
Seeking a Director of Risk and Compliance to develop and implement policies, monitor risks, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in a dynamic industry.
We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director of Risk and Compliance to join our team. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our operations run smoothly, efficiently, and within the bounds of legal and regulatory requirements.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Develop and implement policies, procedures, and frameworks that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements
* Identify potential risks and regularly assess and update the company risk register
* Assess and manage risks related to the supply chain, including supplier reliability, material costs, and delivery timelines
* Monitor market conditions, changing regulations, and economic factors that could impact the company's operations
* Manage non-disclosure/confidentiality agreements
* Lead the development and implementation of crisis management and business continuity plans
* Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
* Conduct training programs for employees to ensure they understand compliance requirements and their role in maintaining same
* Oversee compliance with overseas jurisdictions, evaluate compliance processes, track compliance through audits and measurable metrics
* Review and assess contracts for risk implications, ensuring that contractual terms mitigate financial and operational risks
* Negotiate commercial & contractual terms with clients on a case-by-case basis as required to support the Commercial Leads
* Develop essential document templates, such as standardised supply chain contracts
* Handle legal matters, including formal dispute resolution, potential debtor/creditor legal actions, and early intervention in internal disputes
* Oversee relationships with local legal advisors, claims consultants, and related parties
* Build relationships to price and obtain bonds; as well as agreeing the wording with sureties and manage relationships with sureties, brokers, and related parties
* Develop and broaden bonding processes, including retention, defects, and other related areas
* Manage the company's insurance portfolio, including construction-specific insurance like surety bonds, builder's risk insurance, and general liability insurance
* Continuously monitor the risk environment and report to the executive team and board of directors on the status of risk management activities
* Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, evaluate compliance processes, track compliance through audits and measurable metrics
* Protect the company's reputation by managing risks related to public perception, stakeholder relations, and media exposure
* Oversee internal audits and investigations to ensure compliance with policies and regulations
**Requirements:**
* Extensive knowledge of the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on managing the different forms of commercial contracts, risk mitigation and insurance
* Strong ability to manage relationships with stakeholders
* Ability to integrate strategic foundation in daily performance
* Proven expertise in ensuring compliance with legal requirements
* Experience in preparing license agreements
* Capacity to enforce financial policies effectively
* Competence in developing organisational policies that align with industry standards
* Leadership and influencing skills
* Fluency in a second European language desirable - ideally French, Spanish, or Portuguese
