Talent Transaction Compliance Framework Leader - EY Global Delivery Services Argentina

Position Summary:

EY Global Delivery Services is seeking a dedicated compliance professional to join our Talent Services team. The objective of this role is to ensure the integrity and compliance of key Talent processes, including Recruiting, Onboarding and Core HR.  Involved in this newly developed critical role you will be responsible for analyzing, monitoring and consulting on Talent transactions to ensure they adhere to local, regional, and global firm and regulatory standards as well as guiding the new Talent Compliance team in the same. This involves developing and maintaining a comprehensive compliance framework, processes, and procedures in collaboration with  Global Talent teams. Your strategic insights and operational expertise will be crucial in providing smooth operational support and administration of Talent compliance processes, while also handling highly confidential and sensitive information with professionalism. This role is newly developed you will also play a key part in designing the processes, procedures and the focus of the overall team and subsequently supervising their efforts.

The purpose of this role is to help safeguard EY's commitment to ethical practices by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. You will navigate through complex processes, adapting to a constantly changing legal, regulatory and policy framework and growing business environment. By fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within EY's talent management practices, you will contribute to initiatives that enhance global talent operations. Additionally, you will liaise and consult with various stakeholders, including GCO, Risk, and Talent and ISQM teams, to address compliance issues, identify and mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement in compliance practices.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Strategic thinking: Contribute to strategic thinking and the development of a comprehensive Talent Transaction Compliance framework, processes, and procedures by collaborating with the Global Talent business operations team and Global ISQM & Compliance group to establish and maintain a compliance framework. This includes creating an inventory of local policies, understanding regulatory requirements, and ensuring their integration with local talent processes. Navigate complex challenges and make strategic decisions with an analytical and innovative mindset.
• Compliance Oversight: Oversee compliance of Talent transactions and activities, ensuring successful completion and adherence to regulations through active monitoring, risk identification, and collaboration with the Global talent teams, as well as vendors.
• Team Leadership: Providing day-to-day supervision of Talent Transaction Compliance team.
• Standard Operating Procedures Development: Gain a deep understanding of Talent processes to develop robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that support the compliance and monitoring framework, working closely with Talent, Risk, Compliance, and ISQM teams.
• Policy Interpretation and Decision Making: Interpret policies and procedures autonomously, making informed decisions, consulting on recommendations, and resolving sensitive matters while enhancing existing policies for greater efficiency.
• Continuous Improvement and Reporting: Regularly update local work instructions, analyze Talent transactions to identify exceptions, maintain and enhance quality metrics, and provide regular reports on transaction review activities.
• Risk Management and Governance: Manage high-risk, confidential, and complex operational tasks using risk management techniques, participate in governance meetings and risk assessment discussions (RAID) to provide updates on compliance matters and identify opportunities for process improvements.

Analytical/Decision-making Responsibilities

Outlined in section above.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Project Management

• Strong project coordination, analytical skills and attention to detail
• Experience of working in fast-paced, ambiguous, environments to deliver required results
• Experience in conducting internal and external data analysis to understand trends, develop and share insights and best practices
• Capability to synthesize disparate information and bring together to formulate clear opinions
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives at one time
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to navigate and work within competing priorities of the business

Communication and Presentation Skills

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• Strong stakeholder management skills for aligning diverse points of view to drive progress
• Strong customer service skills
• Present well-considered solutions, at times to executive level stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the firm's strategic objectives and operational excellence.

Languages:

• Bilingual English and Spanish is preferred
• Daily work and deliverables will be in English.

Global mindset                     

• Ability to work with international teams
• Prior experience of working within an onshore/offshore model, working in globally dispersed teams to deliver services, processes and standards

MS Office and other tools:

• Strong skills in Microsoft applications, including Excel (data manipulation) and PowerPoint (executive presentations); previous exposure to an HR system will be an advantage
• Ability to connect operational processes with their business purpose and recognize ways to improve and optimize
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Visio
• Demonstrated experience in learning new systems and ability to use multiple firm systems

Supervision Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Provide leadership and guidance to a team of compliance professionals, ensuring alignment with the overall compliance framework and organizational goals.
• Performance Management: Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of team members.
• Mentorship: Act as a mentor to junior team members, offering support and advice to help them navigate complex compliance issues and develop their careers.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of work produced by the team, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any conflicts or issues within the team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and opportunities for the team, facilitating continuous learning and improvement in compliance practices.

Other Requirements:

• Due to the global nature of the role; English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication will be required

Job Requirements:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably in HR/business related studies & postgraduate diploma

Experience:

• Overall 6+ years’ experience in Compliance or in an HR Generalist type environment or in a business operations role

Certification Requirements:

• Candidates with compliance certifications will be favourably considered as they can demonstrate a commitment to best practices in compliance and ethics.

Note:

This job description is intended as a guide to reflect the principal functions of the job.  However, it is not an all-inclusive listing of the essential job functions, and functions may vary depending on the geographic location of the job and/or the manager.  Further, the job description is subject to change at the discretion of management