Vice President - Global Head of Compliance

About the role

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape. For over 50 years our work has guided the decisions of the world's most influential energy producers, utilities companies, financial institutions and governments. Now, with the world's energy system more complex and interconnected than ever before, sector-specific views are no longer enough. That's why we've redefined what's possible with Intelligence Connected. By fusing our unparalleled proprietary data with the sharpest analytical minds, all supercharged by Synoptic AI, we deliver a clear, interconnected view of the entire value chain. Our trusted team of 2,700 experts across 30 countries breaks siloes and connects industries, markets and regions across the globe. This empowers our customers to identify risk sooner, spot opportunities faster and recalibrate strategy with confidence - whether planning days, weeks, months or decades ahead. Wood Mackenzie Intelligence Connected WoodMac.com Wood Mackenzie Brand Video Wood Mackenzie Values Inclusive - we succeed together Trusting - we choose to trust each other Customer committed - we put customers at the heart of our decisions Future Focused - we accelerate change Curious - we turn knowledge into action Wood Mackenzie is seeking a V.P. Global Head of Compliance to join our Global Legal, Compliance and Safety, Security & R esilience (LCG) team. This is a broad role that is responsible for leadership , provid ing compliance oversight, framework, ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory, legal and ethical obligations across all jurisdictions in which it operates and advisory support across Wood Mackenzie's global business activities, resources and employees. This role provides strategic leadership on regulatory and non-regulatory compliance, enterprise governance, risk management, global sanctions, anti ‑ bribery & anti- corruption (AB &A C), data privacy, export control, Policy management, Compliance audit & 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, strategy and values. As a senior leader, the role will partner closely with the Executive Team, senior business leaders and functional heads, balancing compliance risk management with commercial and operational objectives . 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 m aintenance of the E nterprise S trategic and O perational R isk M anagement F ramework , aligned to the Three Lines of Defence model Planning, designing and delivering risk-based compliance activities through the effective and efficient allocation and management of resource. Oversee and lead compliance with jurisdictional -specific regulatory requirements across targeted locations in which the organisation operates Oversee and ensure end ‑ to ‑ end compliance with regulatory requirements across jurisdictions , including filings, licence management, monitoring regulatory developments, establishing compliance tracking processes, and coordinating engagement with regulators, audits, and inspections. Experience leading and inspiring a small team of compliance including data privacy and physical safety, security & resilience professionals, building capability and succession, fostering personal accountability for development, and positioning the function as a trusted and valued advisor delivering commercially aware and timely compliance outcomes. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships to support the effective development and delivery of high ‑ quality, timely compliance 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 the maintenance of corporate, policies & procedures, training , whistleblower and other routine programme that are practical, scalable and embedded into business processes. Leading complex Customs, AML, Fraud specific risk review and provide constructive commercially viable advice to the stakeholders . L ead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of an integrated GRC framework, including Audit, Privacy, Risk Management modules. Drive continuous improvement by leveraging data ‑ driven insights, incorporating lessons learned, and responding proactively to evolving regulatory developments. Provide critical advisory services to key stakeholders to ensure the compliant d