EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs, Executive Director

Join our dynamic EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of HR regulatory compliance across the this high-impact leadership position youll drive strategic initiatives guide the interpretation and implementation of complex financial regulations and influence governance at the highest levels. If you thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference across the employee lifecycle we invite you to bring your expertise and leadership to our team.

As an Executive Director in the EMEA HR Regulatory Affairs team you will be responsible for end to end execution across a significant portfolio of HR regulatory activity and initiatives in the region. You will guide the interpretation and implementation of financial regulations that impact across the employee lifecycle including performance development and compensation as well as participating in regional and Board-level governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the International Head of HR Regulatory Affairs and a member of the International HR Regulatory leadership team.
• Manage end-to-end execution for a significant portfolio of HR regulatory activity and initiatives in the region.
• Develop and oversee a number of region-wide HR regulatory processes and policies with a focus on compensation.
• Lead the regional HR regulatory change Book of Work ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Provide oversight of regional HR Controls and Audit activity maintaining key regional relationships with control function partners.
• Drive ad hoc projects both within the region and with international and global partners.
• Represent HR Regulatory in a number of regional governance fora including participating in Board-level governance.
• Identify opportunities to educate and train the broader HR function and impacted Lines of Business and Functions on best practices policies and regulatory developments.

Required Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Extensive experience in a financial services environment in regulatory strategic governance or control roles.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks ideally to include those that impact HR policies and practices; for example remuneration rules.
• Excellent drafting and documentation stakeholder management and communication skills with experience presenting to leadership teams and governance forums.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and issues.
• Strong writing skills in English and analytical data management and data analysis skills.
• Experience in project management and problem solving across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive self-starter with a focus on operational excellence.

Preferred Qualifications Capabilities and Skills:

• Direct experience with EMEA regulators.
• Experience working in or directly with HR Regulatory Legal or Controls / Compliance functions.