Ethics and Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring the company follows laws, regulations, and internal policies. Monitors practices, investigates concerns, provides guidance, and promotes a culture of integrity. Works with teams to prevent risks, support ethical decision-making, and maintain trust with employees, clients, and regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of compliance policies and procedures, ensuring tasks are completed on time and documents meet quality standards.
• Develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory registers to meet ethical and legal obligations affecting all areas of the business.
• Track risk assessments and carry out due diligence for new and existing business partners to meet key compliance metrics.
• Assist in investigating potential breaches of EKFC’s Compliance Programme, keeping records of findings, recommendations, and actions taken.
• Help implement and manage the Conflict of Interest (COI) and Gifts & Hospitality (G&H) policies, conduct risk assessments, and ensure proper disclosure and reporting.
• Support the Speak-Up Channel policy by ensuring reports are handled appropriately, investigations are completed on time, and updates are shared with the Senior Manager-ECP.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and communications for employees, including onboarding sessions and annual compliance events, to improve understanding of obligations.
• Maintain detailed records of matter management, risk assessments, due diligence, investigations, actions, communications, and training for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Work closely with stakeholders to make sure the company’s Compliance Programme is implemented correctly.
• Assist in tracking, monitoring, and reporting critical metrics so that relevant stakeholders are kept informed.

Skill & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in regulatory affairs, ethics, or compliance.
• Professional certification in compliance from recognized bodies such as the International Compliance Association (ICA), Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in ethics and compliance, with strong knowledge of corporate compliance frameworks, including FCPA/UK Bribery Act, preferably within a multinational company.
• Strong communication skills, able to explain sensitive or complex issues clearly.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to develop and implement processes effectively.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team.