Next 15 is a data and technology led growth consultancy that employs nearly 4,000 people across 38 offices in 15 countries. Within our family of 24 consultancies and marketing businesses (our brands), we focus on solving our clients' growth problems.

Role overview

We are looking for a Head of Risk & Compliance (possibly with a finance/accounting/audit background) to join our team in London. Reporting into our finance function, you will develop our risk and compliance infrastructure, and lead the agenda for the head office and across our brands. For you to be successful in this role, you will be operational and comfortable dealing with diverse stakeholders.

As a Head of Risk & Compliance at Next 15, you will:

• Ensure compliance matters are identified, propose and agree actions required to mitigate key risks

• Develop an appropriate risk management framework that works with our decentralised structure

• Triage responses to daily issues including business continuity, environmental management and IT disaster recovery

• Lead our response to consumer fraud risks and manage the policies and procedures on fraud, bribery and corruption

• Provide advice and support that enables informed decision-making that reflects regulatory requirements and risks

• Build, implement and maintain an effective compliance framework through which risks can be identified and managed to ensure we meet regulatory requirements and expectations

• Provide guidance on compliance with key regulatory rules and principles, promote a risk management culture, oversee the delivery of training and awareness activities

• Represent compliance at relevant meetings and with third-party partners and regulators

• Retain up-to-date knowledge of all applicable UK legislation, codes of practice, industry guidelines and best practice that have the potential to impact our Brands and have an understanding of international regulatory requirements

• Maintain a network of relevant external relationships to assist in understanding of trends and developments within risk and compliance

You will bring:

• At least 8 years experience in risk and compliance

• Degree level qualification or an equivalent Compliance and Risk experience

• Professional qualification in a related area (e.g. CFA, FRM, ACA, CISI)

• Expertise in developing risk management solutions including processes and controls

• Experience with compliance and risk management frameworks (i.e. operational, conduct, financial, data protection and information security)

• An understanding of UK legislation, codes of practice and industry guidelines relevant to our Brands

• A practical approach to challenges, balancing commercial and regulatory objectives

• A collaborative approach to work and stakeholder management skills

And in return, Next 15 offers:

• Excellent salary

• 6% matched pension contributions

• 30 days annual leave (27 days + 3 at Christmas & New Year)

• Green Car scheme that saves you up to 40% on the cost of driving an electric car with a wide variety of cars to choose from

• Group Life insurance

• Flexible working

• Career progression

• Open and collaborative workplace culture

Why Us?

At Next 15, our people are our biggest investment and greatest asset. Whether it's creativity or analytical insight, we always look for people with a genuine passion for what they do, a desire to succeed and always endeavour to find new ways of working with clients.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and a diverse workforce. We uphold and celebrate our differences. We do not discriminate.

Regardless of your colour, race, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, social background, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status, you are welcome to join us. Just bring your whole self.