Lead Compliance Operations Manager

Benefity

• Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores – get your favorite products at even better prices!

• A wide range of training sessions, courses, and webinars designed to help our employees grow and thrive!

• The opportunity to improve language skills by working in an international environment.

• Free psychological, legal, and financial consultations as part of our employee support program – our employees' well-being is our top priority!

• A friendly atmosphere and support from colleagues who are eager to share their expert knowledge – despite being a large organization, we’ve maintained a warm, informal atmosphere.

• A role within a unique organizational culture – Pepcoolture – where our mission, vision, and values are the foundation of our everyday work.

Oferujemy

• Work in an international company featured on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and beloved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe.

• Life insurance on preferential terms, to feel secure.

Wymagania

• Serving as a trusted advisor to the business, providing guidance, addressing concerns, and ensuring compliance considerations are effectively integrated into decision-making.

• Designing and overseeing key elements of the compliance programme, including due diligence, investigations, whistleblowing, training, communication, and risk assessments.

• Monitoring and assessing compliance effectiveness across the organisation, identifying gaps and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Delivering clear, data-driven insights and reporting to senior leadership and Board-level stakeholders to support effective governance and decision-making.

• Leading data protection, privacy, and AI governance initiatives, ensuring alignment with GDPR and emerging EU regulations.

• Building strong relationships and influencing stakeholders across diverse international markets.

• Acting as a visible ambassador for the Compliance function in Europe, contributing to the development of a strong ethical culture across the organisation.

• Collaborating closely with Legal, Risk, ESG, and business teams, supporting business growth while ensuring robust compliance standards.

• Extensive experience in compliance, audit, assurance, or risk within a multinational organisation.

• Strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including data protection (GDPR); experience in ESG or AI governance is an advantage.

• Proven track record of designing, implementing, or enhancing compliance programmes in complex and fast-evolving environments.

• Experience operating in international, multi-market environments.

• Background in Law, Audit, Accountancy, or Risk Management highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trust across a wide range of functions and geographies.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory concepts into clear and actionable guidance.

• High level of integrity, sound judgement, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

• Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

• Fluency in English and Polish; additional European languages are a strong asset.

• Willingness to travel across Europe (approx. 25% of the time).

Zakres obowiązków

• Acting as the key Compliance lead for Europe, leading the rollout and embedding of the compliance programme across multiple markets.