Ethics Manager

Roles and responsibilities

The role is to lead the Ethics team reporting to the ME Ethics & Compliance Partner. This role provides an opportunity for a director to manage and raise awareness of Ethics and reputational risks relating to integrity, objectivity and business conduct and to gain exposure to stakeholders across the Firm at all levels.

The Successful Candidate Will Have The Opportunity To

• Lead the Ethics & Investigations team, ensuring timely and objective investigations, reporting and documentation of all cases raised
• Conduct ethical investigations on staff related cases
• Be a key part of the ME Firm’s second line of defence, providing ethics guidance to individual partners and staff with a view to achieving a consistent approach to the application of the Code of Conduct
• Proactively manage the Firm’s reputational risk, considering the learnings from past events, identifying themes from current issues and anticipating the ethical implications of future developments in the Firm’s business and the external environment
• Manage the process and where appropriate, implement new ways of working, streamlined processes and template documentation in relation to ethics investigations
• Develop effective communications to partners and staff on Ethics matters within the Firm, including induction programmes, specific campaigns on topics, professional training and continuing professional development for all partners and staff
• Update, monitor and report against internal and external risk assessments and regulations
• Develop and maintain trusted relationships across the LoS, Internal Firm Services (IFS) and globally, including the ME Firm’s relationship with the Global Ethics communities
• Provide regular reporting and updates to the Ethics & Compliance Partner.
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Experience of leading teams
• Strong experience of conducting investigations
• Track record of building strong relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong listening, investigative, report writing and analytical skills
• Experience or awareness of risk e.g. risk monitoring or risk and controls work
• Experience of designing and leading cultural awareness programmes
• Project management experience and strong organisational skills
• Understanding of risk and reputation
• Arabic speaker.

Desired candidate profile

Develop and Implement Ethical Policies and Standards
Create Ethical Guidelines: Design, develop, and implement comprehensive ethics policies that reflect the organization’s values and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Update Policies: Regularly review and update ethical standards to stay in line with changes in laws, industry practices, and emerging ethical issues.
Promote Ethical Practices: Foster a culture of ethical behavior throughout the organization by promoting policies related to fairness, transparency, and integrity.
Provide Guidance and Advice
Offer Ethical Consultation: Serve as the primary advisor to leadership, managers, and employees on ethical matters, providing guidance on how to handle complex ethical dilemmas or potential conflicts of interest.
Clarify Ethical Issues: Address and clarify ethical issues raised by employees or external stakeholders, helping to resolve conflicts or concerns in a fair and transparent manner.
Lead Ethical Decision-Making: Assist in decision-making processes by offering insights into ethical implications and recommending courses of action that align with organizational values and ethical principles.
Monitor and Enforce Compliance
Monitor Ethical Compliance: Oversee the adherence to ethics policies across the organization, ensuring that all departments and employees follow the established guidelines.
Conduct Audits and Assessments: Perform regular audits and assessments to identify ethical risks, non-compliance issues, or potential areas for improvement.
Enforce Ethical Standards: Take appropriate action when ethical violations occur, which may include investigating concerns, advising on corrective measures, and supporting disciplinary processes when necessary.