Wood Mackenzie is seeking aV.P. Global Head of Complianceto join our GlobalLegal, Compliance and Safety, Security &Resilience(LCG)team.This is a broad role that is responsible forleadership,providingcompliance oversight,framework,ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory, legal and ethical obligations across all jurisdictions in which it operatesand advisory support acrossWood Mackenzie’s global businessactivities, resources andemployees.

This role provides strategic leadership on regulatoryand non-regulatorycompliance, enterprise governance, risk management,globalsanctions, anti‑bribery& anti-corruption (AB&AC),data privacy,export control,Policy management,Complianceaudit& investigation,training management, whistleblower,and ethics, while embedding a strong, pragmatic compliance culture across the business. The role will also lead the design, implementation and maturity of an integrated Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) framework, aligned to Wood Mackenzie’s risk profile,strategyand values.

As a senior leader, the rolewill partner closely with the Executive Team, senior business leaders and functional heads, balancing compliance risk management with commercial and operationalobjectives

Main Responsibilities

• Own and lead the global compliance programme covering regulatory & non-regulatory compliance, sanctions, AB&AC,data privacy,ethics,export control,third‑party risk.

• Establish the compliance function as a proactive, trusted partner to the business

• Maturity and maintenance of theEnterpriseStrategic andOperationalRiskManagementFramework,aligned to the Three Lines of Defence model

• Planning,designingand delivering risk-based compliance activities through the effective and efficient allocation and management of resource.

• Oversee andleadcompliance withjurisdictional-specific regulatory requirements acrosstargetedlocationsin which the organisation operates

• Oversee and ensure end‑to‑end compliance with regulatory requirements acrossjurisdictions, including filings, licence management,monitoringregulatory developments,establishingcompliance tracking processes, and coordinating engagement with regulators, audits, and inspections.

• Experience leading and inspiring a small team of complianceincluding data privacy andphysical safety, security & resilienceprofessionals, building capability and succession, fostering personal accountability for development, and positioning the function as a trusted and valued advisor delivering commercially aware andtimelycompliance outcomes.

• Build andmaintainstrong internal and external relationships to support the effective development and delivery of high‑quality,timelycompliance monitoring activities, including robust prioritisation of workloads.

• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency and knowledge sharing within the department and across the wider organisation.

• Taking a proactive and risk-based lead in themaintenance ofcorporate, policies & procedures, training,whistleblowerand otherroutineprogrammethat are practical,scalableand embedded into business processes.

• Leading complex Customs, AML,Fraud specific risk review andprovideconstructivecommerciallyviableadviceto the stakeholders

• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of an integrated GRC framework, includingAudit, Privacy, Risk Managementmodules.

• Drive continuous improvement byleveragingdata‑driven insights, incorporating lessons learned, and responding proactively to evolving regulatory developments.

• Provide critical advisory services to key stakeholders to ensurethe compliant delivery of new and existingcorporate initiatives, strategies,products,systemsand processes

• Lead or oversee sensitive orhighprofileethics &compliance investigations, ensuringappropriate escalation,remediationand governance

• Undertake ad hoc independent reviews at the request of senior management and the GlobalLeadershipTeam

• Demonstrable experience with risk management frameworks,andgovernance

• A pragmatic and proportionate approach to compliance and risk management

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

• Excellentunderstanding of the 3 Lines of Defence model and how it should be deployed

Aboutyou and how you can excel in the role

You will have:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’sdegree(e.g. LLB, LLM)in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• Significant senior level experienceleadingasmall medium sizeteam

• Firmexpertisein regulatoryand non-regulatoryrisk or governance within a complex, internationalprivately heldorganisation

• Proven experience in implementing and maturity of enterprise GRC frameworks, including policies, controls,monitoringand assurance.

• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to inspire and develop high‑performing teams, influence senior stakeholders, drive organisational change, and embed a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

• Solid understanding of global sanctions regimes,Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (AB&AC) regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act), Data Privacyand other applicable regulations

• ExperienceleveragingAI‑driven solutions and emerging technologies to enhance and mature compliance processes, including automation, monitoring, and risk analytics, reducing manual intervention, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening overall effectiveness.

• Strong research and analytical skills, includingproficiencywith online search tools.

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong communicationskills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain conclusions clearly to colleagues at all levels.

• Self-motivated, proactive, pragmatic, and detail-oriented mindset.