A global leading consumer health company is seeking an experienced senior compliance leader to shape and drive its Anti‑Bribery and Anti‑Corruption (ABAC), financial crime, and sanctions programme on a temporary basis. With a portfolio of trusted brands and a mission to improve everyday health, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This is an opportunity to join a business that is building its own culture, shaping its own future, and empowering its people to make a meaningful impact. The role The Head of ABAC will serve as the global strategic lead for the development, implementation, and oversight of the organisation’s compliance programme in these areas. Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer, you will provide expert legal counsel, guide senior leadership, and ensure compliance with all relevant global laws and regulations. You will also play a critical role in horizon scanning, risk management, and strengthening the organisation’s global compliance culture. Key responsibilities

Lead the creation, development and execution of the global ABAC, financial crime and sanctions compliance strategy. Provide expert legal advice on ABAC, sanctions and related regulatory matters across behavioural, transactional, and contentious issues. Act as subject matter expert on US, UK and EU sanctions regimes and associated compliance frameworks. Oversee responses to filings, licence applications, investigations, litigation, and regulatory information requests. Represent the organisation before regulators, enforcement bodies and government authorities. Conduct regular risk assessments aligned to the ERM framework and define risk‑based second‑line controls. Train and upskill local legal teams and the wider business, enabling strong first‑line ownership of compliance risks. Develop and deliver global and targeted training for higher‑risk roles. Design and implement robust monitoring and assurance activities to proactively identify and prevent compliance violations. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and help shape future ABAC, financial crime, and sanctions strategy.

Person specification You will bring:

10+ years’ post‑qualification leadership experience in legal advisory roles focused on ABAC and sanctions. Your experience will ideally be gained in‑house or from the private sector. Deep expertise in international ABAC and sanctions laws, and hands‑on experience implementing compliance frameworks, policies, and processes. Significant experience liaising with regulators and representing organisations before enforcement authorities, including securing and maintaining sanctions‑related licences. Strong ability to influence senior leaders and drive decision‑making at the highest levels. Exceptional interpersonal skills and experience leading networks in decentralised environments. A pragmatic, business‑oriented mindset.

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