GBS Compliance Manager

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British American Tobacco Romania has an exciting opportunity for a GBS Compliance Manager in Bucharest

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of the BAT Global Business Service Compliance team. The established Compliance function acts as part of the 1st line of defence and plays a significant role in ensuring that an appropriate focus is placed on controls, across all functions within GBS.

Reports to: GBS Global Compliance lead

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that approved financial and business controls are embedded in the current service lines and processes across Global Business Services (GBS).
• Produce structured and insightful analysis of where to remediate areas of non-compliance to the various existing control frameworks in place within BAT
• Make recommendations to GBS management on how the existing risk and control measures can be improved
• Support the Compliance Lead and the Head of Risk, Governance & Compliance in maintenance and development of the GBS Compliance function
• Contribute as part of the first Line of Defence to the compliance of applicable laws & Regulations, Internal codes of practice/Standards and policy and procedures
• Coordination and supervision of the work conducted by your team (if any) to ensure it is conducted in a professional and timely manner
• Develop self and the team through training, learning and development opportunities in risk and internal controls, audit and the business in general.
• Support the different Risk, Control and Audit collaborators in developing the controls’ environment as defined by Group
• Team members regularly and establish effective communication with relevant team members

What are we looking for?

• Be a qualified professional with significant post-qualifying experience in the industry, or a graduate or equivalent with significant post-graduate experience in an FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of Group functions and business processes
• Experience working on compliance projects, implementing policies and standards
• Working experience in controls, in terms of role, impact, relation to risk, and balance with costs
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities, to identify significant process risks and efficient and effective key controls
• Ability to communicate optimally with a wide internal and external audience (e.g. Group Senior Management and end market management; Finance, Operational, Commercial and IT management; external consultants) and influence and persuade them to take action
• Self-starter, capable of working with minimal direction, but also in a team setting and in a matrix structure

*Please note that this is a fixed-term role until 31.07.2026

What we offer you?
•    We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
•    Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
•    Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
•    You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
•    We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
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We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.