Senior Compliance Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to take full ownership of Unit4s ESG program including CSRD and other climate disclosure obligations while executing key workstreams across our broader compliance program. Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel Head of Compliance & Risk and working as an individual contributor within the Legal team you will be a trusted compliance professional who helps teams across the business move quickly and responsibly. This is a hands-on individual-contributor role for someone who wants to run the ESG program end to end and execute compliance operations that are adopted and integrated across a global technology company.

This role moves quickly in a fast-paced SaaS business. You will own defined lanes build compliance processes that are scalable and enforceable and advise across the business. Your remit includes but is not limited to: 

What Youll Own 

• Policy Lifecycle Management: drafting maintenance version control and global rollout 

• ESG program management: own the ESG reporting calendar and disclosure obligations including CSRD GHG Protocol emissions reporting and other applicable climate disclosure regimes (e.g. Norway Transparency Act California SB 261) 

• Anti-bribery and anti-corruption compliance: including third-party and channel partner risk 

• Compliance training program: design and delivery 

• Day-to-day execution of the legal and compliance programs operational cadence (training attestations reporting calendars) 

• Sanctions and export control compliance: third-party screening KYC due diligence and monitoring for sanctions and export control obligations across jurisdictions 

What Youll Build and Improve On 

• Faster more consistent policy drafting and alignment processes reducing cycle time from draft to global rollout 

• Iterating on how the compliance program is organized prioritized and resourced 

• Regulatory horizon scanning across jurisdictions feeding into the legal and regulatory register and program priorities 

• ESG data collection and reporting infrastructure including investor and shareholder ESG questionnaire responses and third-party ratings submission 

• Cross-functional intake and escalation paths so compliance issues surface earlier not after the fact 

• Support insurance portfolio management 

• Lead legal contact for compliance-related RFP and customer questionnaire requirements 

What Youll Advise On 

• Business teams navigating compliance questions in real time across all functions  

• Risk implications of new initiatives partnerships and acquisitions 

• Strategic ESG positioning and practical application of ESG requirements to the business 

• Policy interpretation and guidance 

Qualifications :

What Youll Bring:

• At least 5 years executing managing or developing a global compliance program 

• Demonstrated experience managing a global ESG/CSRD reporting program end to end including GHG Protocol and third-party ESG ratings 

• Strong demonstrable interest and capability in compliance and risk management 

• Practical experience advising on compliance in a technology SaaS or software context 

• Experience improving and speeding up policy drafting alignment and maintenance processes 

• Experience contributing to strategic compliance structuring reviews 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a larger team 

• A pragmatic problem-solving mindset 

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English with the ability to build trusted relationships across functions 

• Comfortable working autonomously in a remote-first multi-jurisdictional environment 

JD/law degree preferred but not required. Corporate governance experience is a plus but not required. 

What Success Looks Like:

• Compliance policies are current consistently applied and completed on a predictable cycle  

• CSRD and other ESG disclosure deadlines are met accurately and on time with defensible underlying data 

• Compliance risk assessments are proactive and inform business decisions before issues materialize not after 

• The AGC and broader legal team can rely on you to run compliance workstreams independently escalating only what genuinely needs escalation 

• Business stakeholders see compliance as a trusted partner not a bottleneck 

Additional Information :

Who we are

We are a people-first community that nurtures all the areas that surround your working experience. With us youll be surrounded by a high-performance team that supports your authentic self and celebrates your uniqueness.

We believe that How work should feel is an evolving statement. Work goes beyond tasks and everyday responsibilities its about feeling valued empowered promoted impactful seen and appreciated.

We are reimagining how work makes people feel.

What we offer

• a culture built on trust and accountability - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful and make an impact
• balance - with our Flexible Leave Paid Time Off policy remote working opportunities Global Wellbeing Days and other great benefits
• growth opportunities - we provide the tools and guidance required so that you can focus on what really matters to you and so ultimately you can achieve your best work
• talented colleagues role models and mentors - work learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Environmental Social and Governance strategy and Act4Good programme
• a safe and inclusive working environment supported by our Employee Resource Groups which are open to all.

Our commitment to equity

Unit4 is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for everyone. We make our hiring decisions solely based on skills qualifications and our current business needs. We know that diversity brings fresh perspectives ideas and solutions to our company. This is the essence of our culture. We also welcome and encourage people who are pregnant and/or parents-to-be to apply. If you would like to know more about our commitment to diversity visit our blogs:

• Our focus to DEI remains central to who we are
• Inclusive hiring at Unit4: Building equal opportunities for all

This role may require security clearance required for customer projects and access to sensitive (customer) data. That means that after you have accepted our offer we could ask for background checks. Subject to applicable local laws such security checks may require disclosure of personal information including criminal record declaration right to work personal identification and work history. No worries though well handle it according to local privacy laws and keep your info safe. Questions Feel free to reach out!

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time