The Risk and Compliance Manager oversees the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues and concerns within the organization. The role ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance of regulatory bodies and that company policies and procedures are being followed and that behavior in the organization meets our Code of Conduct.  

Some of the most important areas will be IT risk, business risk, fraud prevention, regulatory requirements, GDPR regulations and crisis management. The position supports operational work in the Nordic countries, Estonia and Romania.

The position monitors and supports Azets' operations in the Nordic region, including Estonia and Romania.

Your responsibilities and work tasks will include:

• Provide strategic advice and guidance to top management in relation to new proposals, M&A activity, business development and change
• Develop and build an appropriate structure for the European research and development team (ex. the UK) as the business develops and changes.
• Develop and maintain the company's "risk management system" and risk register.
• Promote the continuous integration of an effective risk culture with management across Nordic companies
• Maintain relations across European countries to ensure compliance with rules, including AML and other related matters
• Perform audits and compliance reviews in accordance with requirements from customers, partners and internal guidelines
• Assist as a business partner and advisor for the organization around risk and compliance related issues and topics
• Ensure that training is available to employees in relation to regulatory matters
• Lead the risk and compliance team located in Romania
• Give advice and ensure that possible risks are understood and limited as far as possible
• The position reports to the Group Risk and Compliance Director located in the United Kingdom.

 The ideal candidate will have:

• A few years' relevant experience from the accounting and outsourcing industry and preferably experience from working in a multinational company
• Preferably experience as a quality manager from similar companies
• Ability to make decisions and be responsible for them
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Is helpful, positive and has an open and flexible approach to change
• Ability to give good advice and to see opportunities for the business related to all types of risk

Why choose Azets:

• Including and social work environment
• Opportunity for flexible working hours and home office
• A wide range of challenges in a solid company in growth
• Competitive conditions
• Employee Benefits Portal
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities 
• Continuous development and support not only for your professional qualifications, but also for your personal goals and aspirations, so we can grow together.

We otherwise envisage that you have integrity, are diplomatic and work accurately. You must be able to communicate fluently both orally and in writing in English and one of the Scandinavian languages.