Risk & Compliance Manager

**Requisition Id**:1755**Location**:Mexico, Mexico State, 05120About Edrington
Edrington’s vision is to
**give more** by building the world’s leading portfolio of exceptional super premium spirits and we will do that by becoming the world’s leading super premium brand builder. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing Single Malt category and Naked in the Blended Malt category. We have strategic partnerships with Wyoming Whiskey in the dynamic American Whiskey categories. Our portfolio is completed with The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, Noble Oak Bourbon and No. 3 Gin.
We employ over 3,500 people in our wholly owned and joint venture companies, with over 70% employed overseas. The success of our strategy is based on the skills and dedication of every person in our business, from distillation and coopering to our brand and commercial management teams. We bring in exceptionally talented people and give them the tools and support required to be the best they can be every day. We provide a comprehensive training and development programme for all employees, regardless of their role.
Giving more is woven into the history and fabric of our business in a way that is unique to the industry, and we are proud to support every employee in becoming involved with the charitable causes they feel passionate about, helping them volunteer, raise funds and make a positive contribution to their communities.
Position Summary
Assurance Risk & Compliance (ARC) sits within the Group Finance Function and our goal is to support and challenge the business to ensure group-wide effective and optimised risk management, internal controls and assurance processes in place.
Key activities delivered by ARC include:

- Effective Group-wide Risk Management.
- Promoting and embedding a robust controls environment.
- Delivering holistic risk based internal audit reviews.
Working independently, this position will be responsible for supporting the Director of Assurance, Risk & Compliance in shaping, developing & driving the right culture towards efficient and effective risk management and compliance with group policies.
Job Description
This role will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of the Group’s Compliance agenda and Risk Management processes, including:

- Review, design and develop the group’s Compliance Program to ensure Global Policies are up to date and embedded across the group.
- Establishing a policy and regulatory requirement review process to ensure Edrington’s Code of Conduct and Group Policies remain relevant and up to date.
- Driving awareness and compliance to Risk Management Policy, Code of Conduct and Group Policies through regular communications and training.
- Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the Group Compliance Program on an ongoing basis to identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
- Implement and embed Edrington’s Risk Management framework across the group.
- Drive compliance with the KY3P (Know Your Third Party) and compliance screening processes, including the delivery of a group-wide due diligence tool and establishing adequate ongoing monitoring processes.
- Work with stakeholders to build and sustain a strong compliance culture.
- Serve as the point of contact for guidance on Compliance, policy interpretation and policy development thinking.
- Drive Compliance & Ethics initiatives across the group, ensuring they are aligned with the Assurance vision and Control Framework.
Previous Experience Required
- Strong and demonstrable risk management and enterprise risk management experience, including internal and external risk management, risk register and risk frameworks.
- Robust and demonstrable experience in managing a compliance agenda, including Code of Business Conduct, Third Party Due Diligence, Data Privacy, Anti-Corruption, Anti-Trust, etc.
- Knowledge of business processes, including finance, procurement, manufacturing and understanding of IT General Controls and advantage
- In depth experience commensurate to this level of role in developing Group Policies, including policy development, training and compliance monitoring.
- Knowledge of Reporting and Corporate Governance, incl. SAO and third-party due diligence
- Experienced project manager who is able to deliver complex projects and change programmes with Global reach/impact
- Experience in the development of compliance programmes, including carrying out and advising business partners on policy developments, designing compliance requirements into business processes and systems.
Knowledge and Skills
- Fluency in English
- Must posses a bachelor's degree or higher
- Ideally CA / CIMA / ACCA Qualified with extensive experience in financial and non-financia