Full Time

Head of Ethics & Compliance – UK & Ireland

Posted 1 days ago by JLL

London

Application ends: 2025-5-10

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JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

 

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

 

 

What this job involves:

 

Supported by a dedicated UK&I Compliance team (including the local AML team) and the broader Ethics & Compliance Centre of Excellence, you will be responsible for giving leadership, advice and support on ethics and compliance matters to our regulated and unregulated businesses, identifying and preventing misconduct, fostering an ethical culture, and involving senior leadership and tone at the top.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

 

Engendering a strong, values-driven ethical culture, and ensure key compliance risks and processes are managed consistently and effectively across JLL’s UK operations. Supports, advises and enables all business lines in-country in relation to professional ethics matters and compliance with a range of laws, regulations, and JLL policies, including in relation to:

Anti- financial crime
AML / Third party DD
Conflicts of interest – corporate and personal
Regulatory and professional standards
Modern slavery
Bribery & corruption
Gifts and entertainment
Fair competition
International trade sanctions
Data Privacy
What your day-to-day will look like:

 

Participate in all relevant internal governance forums and management committees as required. Formal reporting to boards, governance groups and senior management.
You will be the registered Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO)
Designing and leading on UK&I compliance monitoring and audits, with inputs and supports from Global Internal Audit.
Work collaboratively as part of the OneLegal team to advise on, design, and implement effective compliance programs, raise awareness, and monitor and assess ethics and compliance risk;
Apply regulatory knowledge that anticipates compliance violations and mitigates risk, provide guidance to senior management and staff on regulatory and compliance matters, and serve as the technical resource for the UK’s compliance and regulatory matters;
Advise business process stakeholders to incorporate compliance policies and procedures and reduce risk (Business line, Finance, Human Resources, Technology, Operations);
Deliver training programs to meet the needs of local business and local audiences while addressing corporate values, culture, and ethical leadership;
Build and manage relevant regulatory relationships;
Work with other control functions, including internal audit, to monitor compliance;
Assist with investigations of reported issues and enhance corporate culture by ensuring implementation of corrective actions identified in an investigation as appropriate, including business process change and creation of training programs;
Promote compliance best practices across the real estate services industry – attending meetings with other Compliance Directors / Professionals / Regulators, representing JLL in sector groups or forums.
Required Skills and Experience:

A recognised Legal, Compliance or Audit qualification such as a qualified Solicitor of the Law Society in England & Wales.
High level of personal integrity
Cultural alignment – exemplifies teamwork and collaboration, demonstrates unwavering ethical standards, and drives excellence
Exemplary executive presence and excellent communication: ability to communicate and influence at different levels across geographies
Ability to handle ambiguity with clarity and integrity
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with experience developing strategic solutions
Team-oriented with experience building collaborative and productive cross-functional relationships
Proactive, risk-informed, pragmatic; embraces change and new ideas
Anti Money Laundering (AML) experience
Desired or Preferred skills and Experience

Previous experience as a MLRO is beneficial but not essential.
Location:

 

On-site –London, GBR

Job Information

Experience

0

Gender

both

Industry

management consulting & analysis,product management & scrum,

Salary

monthly

Qualification

higher national diploma, a level national diploma,

Career Level

others,

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Application ends: 2025-04-25

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