Compliance & Ethics Manager

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities.

Working at WPP means being part of a global network of more than 100,000 talented people dedicated to doing extraordinary work for our clients. We operate in over 100 countries, with corporate headquarters in New York, London and Singapore.

WPP is a world leader in marketing services, with deep AI, data and technology capabilities, global presence and unrivalled creative talent. Our clients include many of the biggest companies and advertisers in the world, including approximately 300 of the Fortune Global 500.

Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.

Why we're hiring:

This Istanbul-based role offers coverage across Central and Eastern Europe. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in compliance and ethics, particularly experienced in managing risks related to anti-bribery, fraud, and corruption (AFBAC), supply chain, cultural nuances, whistleblowing, control environments, and records management.

The position is part of WPP's Business Integrity team, situated within the Legal function. The successful candidate will report to the Regional Head of Compliance & Ethics based in Paris. This individual in turn, reports to the WPP General Counsel, Corporate Risk, located in London, who ultimately reports to the WPP Group Chief Counsel.

What you'll be doing:

In this pivotal role, you will drive WPP's commitment to business integrity across Central and Eastern Europe by:

• Championing Compliance: Partnering with the EMEA Compliance & Ethics Director to embed WPP's business integrity program and Policy Book throughout the region, ensuring alignment of resources, systems, and processes.

• Providing Expert Guidance: Serving as a primary point of contact for day-to-day compliance, ethics, and risk queries from our CEE businesses, and supporting remediation efforts where necessary.

• Proactive Risk Management: Identifying emerging concerns and root causes, then developing and recommending effective solutions and remediation actions to strengthen our control environment.

• Navigating Regulatory Landscapes: Monitoring and communicating regulatory changes, actively influencing WPP businesses to champion integrity and adhere to the WPP Policy Book and Internal Control Framework.

• Empowering Through Education: Assisting in the design and delivery of engaging business integrity training programs for WPP staff.

• Ensuring Accountability: Supporting information gathering and preparation for regulatory or legal requests, and contributing to the completion, review, and evaluation of local risk assessments.

• Fostering Collaboration: Working seamlessly with Corporate/HQ and network departments to achieve shared objectives.

• Upholding Standards: Conducting thorough investigations into whistleblowing reports and alleged breaches of the WPP Code of Business Conduct, as well as applicable laws, regulations, and codes within the region.

• Contributing to a Culture of Integrity: Undertaking additional tasks as assigned to further enhance WPP's ethical framework.

What you'll need:

We're looking for a proactive individual with:

• Problem-Solving Acumen: A proven ability to identify, analyse, and resolve complex issues, developing viable recommendations even without a pre-defined program.

• Impactful Communication: Strong written and verbal presentation skills, capable of delivering results effectively within a commercial environment.

• Investigative Expertise: Experience in conducting investigations, including knowledge of chain of evidence procedures and maintaining the utmost confidentiality of sensitive information.

• Exceptional Organization: The ability to effectively manage and prioritize a large, varied workload, consistently achieving positive outcomes.

• Professional Foundation: A background in legal or compliance/ethics, or qualifications desirable.

Who you are:

You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. We are open-minded: to new ideas, new partnerships, new ways of working.

You're optimistic: We believe in the power of creativity, technology and talent to create brighter futures or our people, our clients and our communities. We approach all that we do with conviction: to try the new and to seek the unexpected.

You're extraordinary: we are stronger together: through collaboration we achieve the amazing. We are creative leaders and pioneers of our industry; we provide extraordinary every day.

What we'll give you:

Passionate, inspired people – We aim to create a culture in which people can do extraordinary work.

Scale and opportunity – We offer the opportunity to create, influence and complete projects at a scale that is unparalleled in the industry.

Challenging and stimulating work – Unique work and the opportunity to join a group of creative problem solvers. Are you up for the challenge?

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