Group Compliance Officer

At Informa, no two days and no two people are the same, and you'll find the freedom, opportunity and support of a fantastic community to make a real impact.

We're an international business that connects specialists with knowledge, helping them to learn more, know more and do more through live and on demand events, digital and data-driven services and academic research. We are home to over 10,000 colleagues across 30 countries and are a member of the UK's FTSE 100 group of leading public companies.

In Global Support, we provide expert guidance and hands-on support to the Informa Group and Informa's many business teams. Across tech, finance, legal, corporate development, HR, communications, operations and many other areas, we work collaboratively and flexibly to help our brands serve their customers and help the company succeed.

This role is based in the 5 Howick Place Office, London.

We are currently looking to hire a Compliance Officer who will work with and support the Compliance team at both Group and in the events Divisions. The role will report to a senior member of the Compliance team.

The ideal candidate will be very well organised, able to work independently, be adaptable and enjoy the challenges of collaborating with a team of diverse people and programmes, principally in the UK.  

The ability to interact with all levels of the organisation in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is key to this role.  

Strong level written and verbal communication skills, decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.

Familiarity with certain Microsoft and Training platforms will be helpful, but hands on training will be provided to help the Compliance officer accomplish all tasks and learn any new technology systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage communications with business stakeholders through core channels, including shared responsibility for Compliance team mailboxes and appropriate escalation
• Support the administration of training, including roll-out of e-learning modules across the organisation, monitoring and reporting on completion statistics, helping drive engagement and providing analytics reporting
• Assist in reviewing and editing training courses to ensure quality and accuracy
• Support sanctions screening processes, including batch screening
• Help gather internal information for management reporting purposes
• Provide administrative support for compliance-related systems and processes, particularly those supporting training, sanctions and gift/entertainment reporting, including managing responses to internal service support tickets
• Develop and deliver regular reports/updates to the Head of Compliance and other key stakeholders on core projects and programmes
• Take on projects to support the Compliance Programme
• Perform general administrative duties including file creation and maintenance, and processing of invoices.

• Excellent organisational, communication, and administrative skills
• Strong project management capabilities
• Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive approach with ability to take initiative and find solutions
• Strong relationship-building skills with ability to interact credibly with stakeholders at all levels in the UK and internationally
• Positive attitude with curiosity and willingness to learn new subjects
• Team player mentality
• Must be Internet savvy and be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Please note, prior expertise in Compliance is not required and training and support will be provided
• This role is a great entry into Compliance, or Data Analysis or similar roles.

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here's some of what you can expect when you join us. But don't just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say 

Our benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
• Time out: 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after two years, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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