Compliance Manager

About the position

COMPLIANCE MANAGER

JOB OUTLINE:
Location: UK (Theale, Reading) or Belgium (Geel, Antwerp)
Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office
Reports to: Head of European Distribution

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Build, roll out, and maintain trade compliance policies and procedures so we’re always in line with EU, UK, and local laws.

• Run regular checks and audits to spot any gaps and take action to fix them.
• Be the go-to person for advice and training on compliance, helping everyone understand the rules and keep things above board.
• Keep an eye on changes to European regulations and update our processes so we stay ahead of the game.
• Work closely with our head office team in Japan to making certain our European operations meet all legal requirements.
• Be the main contact for regulatory bodies, ensuring reports and filings are done accurately and submitted on time.
• Team up with other departments, including customs, legal, finance, and operations to tackle compliance issues and put the appropriate controls in place.
• Identify potential breaches of compliance and take the right steps to sort them out.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Specific Skills Required

• A degree in business, law, finance, or something similar (Master’s preferred but not essential). Or Demonstrable experience in compliance (5 yrs), regulatory affairs, or a related field — ideally in Europe.
• Excellent knowledge of the relevant regulations and how they apply in practice.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset — you’re great at untangling complex rules and seeing how they affect the business.
• A proven track record of creating and leading compliance programs in Europe.
• Relevant certification preferred (i.e. Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional).
  
• Experience of working with multiple entity “Group” situations

• Confident to report information concisely to senior management

• Experienced in dealing with sensitive information

Attributes Required

• Top-notch communication skills — you’re comfortable working with people at all levels, inside and outside the company.

• A team player, with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines for different stakeholders

• Energetic, a self-starter and proactive in approach

• An ability to display attention to detail as well as an eye for the big picture

• Quick to learn

• Focussed and task orientated

• Flexible in approach

THE PACKAGE:

• Competitive benefits package

THE COMPANY:
Roland Europe Group Ltd
Roland is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of electronic musical instruments including; keyboards & synthesisers, guitar products, electronic percussion kits, digital recording equipment, amplifiers and audio processing devices. You'll be part of a dynamic team, where we believe in kindness, support, acceptance, and hard work and try to provide room for personal development for everyone.

At Roland, you will find a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere. You'll work for a company with global activities, but it doesn't feel corporate. We are always looking for colleagues who have an enthusiastic, positive and driven personality. People who are eager to further develop and challenge themselves. If you also have a passion for Roland, our products or music in general, you might just be our perfect match.

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