Commercial & Compliance Executive

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead Compliance & Governance Committees, including planning, preparing, and managing Commercial Compliance, Illicit Trade, and Business Security forums.
• Ensure all illicit trade minimization activities comply with BAT's Standards of Business Conduct and Anti-Illicit Trade Intelligence Compliance Protocol (AITICP).
• Conduct and embed a risk assessment culture for business security and illicit trade activities.
• Oversee intelligence collection programs and investigations, ensuring proper documentation and information sharing.
• Develop and implement strategic security plans, ensuring effective resource deployment and risk mitigation.
• Manage external research, intelligence collection, and data analysis related to illicit trade trends.
• Supervise security operations, including personnel, asset protection, crisis management, and company fleet security.
• Collaborate with government agencies, law enforcement, and industry partners to strengthen security and compliance efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong background in commercial compliance, security risk management, and governance reporting.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in intelligence gathering, risk assessments, and conducting investigations in law enforcement, government, or private sector security.
• Familiarity with compliance standards, illicit trade policies, and business security regulations in highly regulated industries.
• Ability to assess threats, implement mitigation strategies, and develop risk assessment frameworks.
• Experience in security operations, crisis response planning, and law enforcement collaboration.
• Skilled in managing external security service providers, law enforcement agencies, and industry partners.
• Ability to analyze security data, identify trends, and make strategic decisions to minimize risk.
• A degree in security, law enforcement, business, or related field, with professional certifications in compliance, security management, or investigations preferred.
• Candidate must be in full physical health and capable of moving around and performing actions as needed.
• Willingness to work on weekends and public holidays as required by the company for emergency situations.
• Must be willing to travel around Papua New Guinea as part of the role.
• A valid Class 6 driver's license is required.

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?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

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.