Interim Internal Control and Compliance Manager - Madrid

Internal Control

• Strong command of international internal control and risk management frameworks (COSO).
• Proven experience in risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, as well as control design and testing.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining risk maps, control matrices, and internal control documentation.
• Experience preparing internal control reports and action plans for senior management and audit committees.
• Familiar with internal and external audit coordination and follow-up on findings.
• Ability to promote a strong control and compliance culture throughout the organization.

Compliance and Anti-Corruption

• In-depth understanding of Spanish legislation applicable to corporate compliance and ethics, including:
• Spanish Criminal Code (Article 31 bis) - corporate criminal liability.
• Law 2/2023 on the protection of whistleblowers and anti-corruption measures.
• Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection (LOPDGDD) and EU GDPR.
• Law 10/2010 on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Proven experience in the design, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs and codes of conduct.
• Experience managing whistleblowing channels, conducting internal investigations, and reporting to governance bodies.
• Strong knowledge of ethics training, communication strategies, and compliance risk assessments.
• Familiarity with third-party due diligence, conflict of interest management, and regulatory updates.
• Desirable international knowledge, particularly of Sapin II Law (France).

Responsibilities

• Supervision over the internal control system and ensures their compliance with the law and the Group's policy.
• Cooperation with the Group, the Management Board and business owners in the field of internal control.
• Planning, reviewing and updating internal control mechanisms, supervising the implementation of recommendations and action plans in accordance with the Group's methodology and principles.
• Conducting the self-assessment process of Group Policies (SAQ / QAE), identifying deviations, defining recommendations and monitoring the implementation of action plans.
• Managing the control of business processes in the operations, identifying and indicating potential threats including inefficiency, recommending the best solutions and action plans.
• Managing the procedural process: identifying needs, co-creating and updating procedures and instructions, managing the formalization of processes.
• Preparation of documentation for and contact with external audit bodies and control bodies.
• Creating periodic analyzes and summaries of the managed area, reporting the results to the Group and the Management Board.
• Periodic follow-up of action plans.
• Supervise the implementation and ongoing improvement of the company's compliance program, including ethics policies and reporting channels.
• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations in Spain and, where relevant, internationally.
• Oversee internal investigations, manage whistleblowing channels, and report findings to senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Promote ethical behavior and compliance awareness through training and communication initiatives.