Compliance Manager - Energy Group (Permanent Expatriate)

About the role

A fast-growing African energy group with international offices in Europe is building a new group-level Compliance, Risk and Internal Control function. This is one of three senior hires forming its core leadership layer, reporting to the Group Director, Compliance, Risk and Internal Control. You will set up and run the group Compliance Management Framework, covering regulatory, contractual, lender and internal policy obligations, and roll it out country by country. The role is based in a West African capital, in an expatriate district.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the Compliance Management Framework, annual compliance plan and supporting procedures
• Build and own the group compliance obligations register and rolling compliance calendar
• Track licence, permit, filing and certification deadlines and escalate risks early
• Coordinate international lender and financing obligations, including reporting and supporting evidence
• Lead compliance monitoring, thematic reviews and control testing, and drive remediation to closure
• Oversee anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing and third-party due diligence
• Monitor regulatory change and coordinate impact assessments with Legal, Finance, Operations, HSE and HR
• Deliver reporting, dashboards and KPIs for management and governance committees
• Lead compliance training and awareness, and mentor analysts as the team grows

Required profile

• 7+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk, internal audit, legal or a related control function
• At least 2 years leading projects, people or significant compliance workstreams
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, mining, financial services or another highly regulated industry preferred
• Ability to turn laws, financing agreements and contracts into practical obligations
• CCEP, ICA Diploma, CAMS, CIA, CRMA or equivalent preferred
• African experience is an advantage but not essential; adaptability is valued

What we offer

• Permanent expatriate contract with competitive base salary plus a performance bonus of up to 15%
• Company-provided accommodation in the expatriate district, with transport and comprehensive medical cover
• Two business-class return flights home per year for you and your partner
• Relocation and work permit support