Sports Risk & Compliance Officer
- Recruiter
- Chadwick Nott (London)
- Location
- England, Hampshire, Southampton
- Salary
- £55000 - £65000 per annum
- Posted
- 27 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 22 Nov 2016
- Ref
- DDJ271779
- Contact
- Daniel Diamond
- Job Title
- Risk and Compliance
- Practice Area
- Compliance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an exclusive, exciting and unique opportunity at a leading UK football club who seek a Risk & Compliance Officer.
Joining the legal team and working closely with the Legal Director, you will be responsible for identifying, monitoring and resolving operational risks and opportunities for improvement across the club. Based at the club's stadium, there is also scope for international travel and flexible working for the right candidate.
Core responsibilities will include:
* To plan, audit, implement, monitor and review the protective and preventative measures of each facet of the Group as well as minimising the risk of operational losses and protecting the reputation of the club.
* To promote a culture of risk awareness and a pro-active attitude to risk and compliance across the business.
* Engaging with both internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness among staff and management on risks in their departments.
* To identify and manage all internal and external risks and ensure accurate, thorough reporting to the Director of Legal of all major and critical risks, near misses and compliance issues.
* Providing advice and guidance to the business relating to data protection compliance including helping the business to prepare for compliance with legal and other requirements.
* Evaluating and reviewing legislative and regulatory changes and considering the controls and practices in place to meet compliance requirements.
* Carry out risk surveys locally and internationally i.e. assessing player environments and scoping potential new markets for commercial business.
* Establish systems to proactively capture emerging risks.
* To assist with planning and carrying out internal audits, reviews and investigations.
My client is looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years' experience, ideally from a Sports, Financial Services or Legal background. You will either be a Qualified Solicitor or a very experienced compliance candidate, ideally with ICA Advanced Certificate in Compliance. You will have excellent data modelling skills, be confident presenting to Senior Board Members, have an analytical mind with a proven ability to find innovative solutions and be confident developing processes, plans and solutions. Furthermore, international business experience will be extremely valuable in this role and should be highlighted in your CV.
This is a permanent opportunity with a salary banding of £55-65k.
Demand for this role is expected to be high so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. For a confidential discussion and to discuss further details, please contact Daniel Diamond at Chadwick Nott
Chadwick Nott Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.