Compliance Officer

Job Description
Cubico is recruiting an experienced Compliance Officer to implement, maintain and oversee the Group's Ethical Compliance Programme, with a particular focus on anti-bribery and corruption, fraud prevention, supplier due diligence and on-boarding, and whistleblowing. This position plays a key role in embedding a culture of ethics and compliance across all business units and regions. The ideal candidate will also have also experience with evolving ESG-related regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be based in London, and sit as part of the Legal & Compliance Team, The ability to start in the role promptly is a benefit. 

Job Requirements
Candidate Profile

• Experience in developing and managing ethical compliance programmes within an international or multi-jurisdictional business.
• Strong knowledge of ABC, fraud prevention, whistleblowing management, sanctions, due diligence, and ethical conduct frameworks.
• Legal, compliance, risk, audit or related qualification (Legal preferred).
• Native/fluent English speaker. Spanish and/or Italian would be advantageous.

Key Competencies

• High level of integrity and commitment to ethical conduct.
• Proactive, independent, and able to manage multiple priorities across diverse geographies.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a pragmatic, solutions-focused mindset.
• Able to lead and inspire Local Compliance Officers.
• Ability to draft clear, robust policies and contractual clauses.
• Experience delivering training and engaging business teams on compliance topics.
• Strong analytical skills with experience conducting risk assessments and audits.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience in the renewable energy or infrastructure sector (preferred).

Job Responsibilities
Ethical Compliance Programme Development & Maintenance

• Implement, and continuously enhance the company's Ethical Compliance Programme.
• Carry out agreed compliance assessments and audits on an annual basis.
• Prepare, maintain and periodically review the Cubico Group's Ethical Compliance Policies to ensure adherence to law and regulation and identify risks and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes in the Ethical Compliance space across Cubico's regions, provide internal updates and take necessary actions as required.
• Draft and negotiate Compliance-related contractual provisions.
• Manage tools and systems supporting the compliance framework,  including KYC and supplier onboarding tools; external whistleblowing hotline; and internal compliance reporting tools for employees

Training, Monitoring & Assurance

• Deliver Ethical Compliance training globally across company offices to ensure all employees understand compliance requirements and their responsibilities.
• Conduct Global Ethical Compliance Assessments and Audits to benchmark and improve the compliance      environment.
• Conduct country-level Ethical Compliance Risk Assessments and Audits.
• Pursue initiatives to reinforce a cultural of integrity throughout the organisation, including through regular reminders and communications.

Risk Management & Reporting

• Prepare, update, and maintain the Compliance Risk Register.
• Draft and publish the annual Modern Slavery Statement.
• Present annual updates on the Ethical Compliance Programme to the Board Audit & Risk Committee.
• Report on compliance and ESG activities to the General Counsel on a monthly basis

Whistleblowing & Investigations

• Manage the whistleblowing framework, ensuring confidentiality, responsiveness, and compliance with      regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate whistleblowing investigations, including reporting findings and recommending remediation actions.

Leadership & Advisory

• Manage and support local  Compliance Officers across all Cubico countries.
• Provide Compliance advice on all of the Group's activities, including M&A, development, procurement, construction and operational activities, including due diligence and integration planning.
• Act as a trusted advisor on Ethical Compliance matters to senior leadership and business units.

ESG

• Lead Cubico's compliance with evolving ESG-related regulatory requirements, ensuring timely monitoring, interpretation and implementation of relevant frameworks and disclosures.
• Serve as a proactive member of Cubico's ESG Committee
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including Cubico's Communications team, to support the development of ESG reporting, data collection, and governance processes.

Key Stakeholders

• Executive Committee
• Audit & Risk Committee
• ESG Committee
• Internal Audit
• Communications
• Legal
• Procurement