Looking for a challenge in one of the world’s largest airfreight logistics organisations?

At IAG Cargo we are in the business of moving things. From antibiotics to rhinoceros, gold bullion to avocados and everything in between. Whatever people need, wherever they are. In an era of digital screens and closed borders, we open the skies and fly the world to bring people the things they really need.

We are the logistics and cargo brand of International Airlines Group (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, Level and Vueling). At IAG Cargo, we believe in keeping the world’s economies turning, and do everything with determined attitudes, curious minds, collaborative actions and heartfelt pride. Join us at our globally recognised logistics business, where we are building a great place to work for customers and colleagues alike.

About the role

As Ethics & Compliance Executive, you will be pivotal in providing oversight, devising and monitoring compliance controls to ensure the business is protected from a complex set of regulatory risks including anti bribery and corruption, tax evasion and sanctions. Your role will be to enhance compliance reporting to build oversight and transparency across the business and provide assurance through devising, monitoring and testing of controls. You will build strong relationships and provide comprehensive support and guidance to personally drive forward compliance focus, drive a step change in risk management, process and control improvement at IAG Cargo with the aim to help better mitigate risks and enhance knowledge and understanding of compliance across the business through training and communications. You will also be a key champion for ethics and support unlocking of business opportunities but ensure these are in an ethical and legally compliant way. You will play a key role in managing third party risk ensuring third party relationships are screened, risks identified and mitigating actions in place.

What you’ll do

Support delivery of the IAG Cargo Ethics & Compliance programme including:

Risk Assessments

• Undertake activities that detect, manage and monitor a diverse set of risks
• Ensure adequate measures are in place to comply and these are fit for purpose against regulatory changes.

Third Party Risk

• Conduct due diligence checks and monitoring across a diverse set of third parties to ensure our third-party relationship are fully reputable, red flags are identified and mitigated and controls are put in place to protect IAG Cargo.
• Engage with customers and suppliers on their ethics and due diligence questionnaires.

Standards and Controls

• Implement and maintain policies, processes and controls that safeguard our reputation and exposure to penalties
• Develop full monitoring of processes and controls that protect the business and ensure we are working in full compliance with laws and regulations and conducting business ethically.
• Monitoring against government sanctions lists and third-party alerts to ensure appropriate action is taken to reduce exposure.

Training and Communication

• Champion the importance of compliance and ethics across the business through development of fit for purpose training material across key compliance risk areas such as anti-bribery and corruption, tax evasion and ethical conduct.
• Design tailored yet simplified compliance communications that address specific risks
• Offering support and advice for all compliance matters, standards, and processes.
• Engage and influence business stakeholders to educate, identify and interpret risks/needs and drive the compliance agenda with clear accountabilities and balancing business support with challenge.
• Ensure compliance risks from business change projects are effectively managed.

It's all about you

What you’ll bring to IAG Cargo:

We are most interested in your drive to succeed, your talent for communication with your ability to think both critically to solve problems and think strategically.

We are looking for an individual who take prides in doing things properly and getting the job done. People who are naturally curious minded about the world of logistics and air cargo business. We are seeking individuals who can displays high levels of professionalism and confidentiality. You will need to be able to translate complex legal information into meaningful

yet simple compliance guidance for the business. You’ll need to be a true team player who recognises that getting the job done sometimes means that you must do the basic stuff as well. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and make time critical decisions with ability to manage multiple and conflicting tasks effectively. We’re looking for those who are collaborative and proactive to take initiative, challenge the status quo and drive change in our business.

Skills and Experience:

• hold degree level qualification and/or relevant experience ideally related to compliance.
• hold previous compliance or audit experience preferred particularly third-party due diligence procedures or risk management.
• be able to pass a Criminal Record Check.
• have the right to live and work full-time in the UK indefinitely.

We’ll treat you right

Wherever you work within IAG Cargo, you’ll play a part in helping us deliver what the world needs and join a diverse and inclusive business that’s making a difference.

As well as a competitive salary, bonus, 26 days holiday, generous pension, life assurance and  ability to opt-in to a healthcare scheme  we also offer:

•  A hybrid environment with 3 days a week in the office and two from home.
• From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways and group airlines. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family.
• Onsite staff parking, electric charging points and free airport parking when you are off globe-trotting.
• Free fruit and a subsidised on-site café
• Savings of up to 42% on purchasing a new bike under Cycle2Work scheme
• Work from anywhere policy- Individuals who can perform their role remotely can work from another location up to 20 days in any rolling 12-months
• Flexible bank holiday policy- Individuals not on shift have the flexibility to swap the statutory public holidays, with the days you choose to take off instead.
• Up to 75% discount on the Heathrow Express with your staff pass
• All our colleagues get access to LinkedIn learning and Rosetta Stone Language courses
• For health and wellbeing we offer a free onsite gym facility as well as access to the UNMIND app and a community of Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to discounts on Apple, Cinema tickets and loads of other goodies through Perks at work

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Our recruitment procedures positively support our equity, diversity, and inclusion agenda.

All candidates are considered strictly on their merits in relation to the criteria for the role, treated fairly and consistently and have their individual needs responded to throughout the process. 

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