Job Purpose and Summary

As a Compliance generalist in the Canon EMEA Governance, Risk Management, & Compliance team, you will be an engaging and driven individual, helping the team with the implementation of the new Compliance Framework.

Your main responsibilities will involve regular horizon scanning across key compliance areas and supporting on the assessment of regulatory requirements to our business. Your key stakeholders will include Compliance Owners, the Legal Team, Regulatory & Government Affairs teams, and the EMEA Compliance Sub-Committee.  In addition to this, you will support on related Governance and Risk Management projects where these overlap with Compliance.

Previous experience of working in a generalist Compliance Function within a large organisation is essential. It is crucial that the successful candidate has a good eye for detail and an appreciation of the bigger picture. You will be confident in building good working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders of varying levels of seniority, with an ability to apply business acumen as an enabler to Compliance

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

In addition, to a salary of between £42,636 - £50,160 (depending on experience), you'll be eligible for a performance-based bonus of 10%. We also have a range of flexible benefits including:

Annual Bonus and annual pay reviewHybrid working  (3 days in the office and 2 days from home) with flexible core hoursMinimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchaseGenerous Pension SchemePrivate Healthcare and wider medical planUp to 38% Discount on Canon productsFree parking on siteMulti-Faith roomDiscounted rates at Nuffield Health GymPartnership with Mental Health First Aid UK with a network of mental health championsGreat transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle BusLearning & Development Opportunities

What we ask

Whilst the role has a compliance focus, you will have a range of responsibilities across the GRC functions. These include:

Compliance

Supporting the development and implementation of Compliance Framework whilst researching and communicating any emerging compliance matters with key stakeholders.Facilitating and supporting cross-functional collaboration on Compliance matters.Conducting general Compliance Horizon Scanning and supporting key stakeholders in maintaining a complete view of current and upcoming compliance requirements.Supporting stakeholders with Compliance Risk Assessments.Complete administrative tasks for Compliance Committee.

Governance:

Monitoring company policies and supporting policy owners to review and maintain documentation in line with Company Policy Management.  Ensuring policies are reviewed periodically, communicating any updates, and supporting the approval of any policies.Being the point of contact for Company Policy Management queries.  

Risk:

Supporting EMEA Compliance stakeholders with the annual risk process:Providing horizon insight into existing or potential compliance risks.Ensure compliance risks are reviewed and considered against any developments or responses to requirements.Supporting the business with any general queries.Providing critical analysis to compliance risk information and preparing risk analysis reports as part of the EMEA Risk Management Framework.

General:

Maintaining the GRC Intranet portals and monitoring the GRC inbox.Actively monitor and share market activity and insights on any emerging or developing compliance and or risk matters.Be an active participant in supporting the EMEA GRC community and stakeholders.

You will need

Experience of Compliance Management (Enterprise-wide).Strong attention to detail & organisation.The ability to manage multiple projects at the same time, working under pressure and able to prioritise / pivot as required.Sufficient knowledge & experience of all Microsoft office packages as well as SharePoint.To be a confident communicator, comfortable liaising with stakeholders at various levels of seniority whilst building good working relationships.Experience of developing Executive level information packs.  ICA Certificate (beneficial)A keen interest in GRC.

Further Information

This role may also be known externally as an Enterprise Compliance Specialist/Generalist.

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.