Head of Group Ethics and Financial Crime

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Base Location: Glasgow, Perth, Reading, London,Belfastor Dublin

Salary:£101,000- £151,400+ car /car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances,wellbeingand family.

Working Pattern:Permanent| Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

We areseekinga dynamicand strategic leader for this high-impact opportunity to lead the recently established Ethics and Financial Crime function. This roleis responsible forunderstanding,monitoringand managing SSE's statutory obligations and risk profile acrossethical conduct and financial crime, adding value to the delivery of SSE's strategicobjectives.This rolereportsto the Director of Group Risk and Audit, playing a critical role in SSE's strong governance framework and system of internal control to minimise the risk of punitive compliance-related penalties or reputational damage.

You will

• Be responsible forleadingthe provision of subject matterexpertise, insight, challenge and advice on financial crime and related anti-corruption legislation and regulatory obligations and compliance across all relevantjurisdictionsand ensures that SSEcontinues to meet its statutory obligations and is cognisant of areas of future risk.

• Uphold the highest standards of integrity,fairnessand transparency across SSE in terms of ethical conduct, ensuring that the right controls and systems are implemented across the Group in the context of SSE's statutory obligations and risk profile and embedded in SSE'sorganisational culture.

• Recommend and executea strategic, risk-based approach to communications and training across the Group,that promotes and positively influences employees' behaviours in relation to ethics and financial crime, underpinned by support and coaching to SSE's senior leaders ensuring that they set the tone from the top.

• Guideand motivate a team expected to deliver consistently high performance in line with its purpose and mandate, taking account of external stakeholder engagement and benchmarking to ensure continuous improvement.

• Support andbe responsible forcomplex investigations on ethical and financial crime matters.You willbe involvedin triage,managementand input to incidents, identifyingappropriate actionto be taken or future controls that can be put in place to address identified issues.

You have

• Detailed knowledge and experience in advising,influencingand overseeing change management on fraud and financial crime, market abuse, money laundering, bribery and corruption, conflict of interest and ethicalconduct, ideallywithin the energy sector or an organisation with aGB/Ireland/International footprint.

• The abilityto interpret complex legislation, navigate between high level principles and detailed operational activities and solve problems pragmatically. Willing to make decisions both within your own area of responsibility andidentifyissues that have a wider commercial impact.

• Demonstrate success in constructively challenging and enhancing existing practices whilemaintaininghigh standards.

• A collaborative and adaptable leadership style with a global perspective; experienced in matrix environments and working across multi-disciplinary teams, with the ability to engage effectively from Board level to frontline employees.

• An articulate, confident communicator and influencer, with exceptional written, verbal, presentation skills whocaninspire and motivate others, and build good working relationships with external stakeholders.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition - to bealeading energy company in an increasingly electrified world.We'reinvesting around £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030.Our investment, c£18m a day,will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our Group Risk & Audit teamswork across the Group to help protect SSE from harm and act as its critical friend.Webring an organised, disciplined approach to assess and improve the effectiveness ofmeeting all risk management,controlsand governanceresponsibilities, including UK Corporate Governance Code obligations.We provide independent, objectiveassurance,consultancyand advicetoadd value and improve SSE's operational activities, helping SSE meet its purpose and strategy.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact kimberlee.anderson@sse.com / 01738 341523 to discuss how we can support you.

We'rededicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online.We'llbe in touch after the closing date to let you know ifwe'llbe taking your application further. Ifyou'reoffered a role with SSE,you'llneed to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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