Energy Full-time

Vice President - Global Head of Compliance

Wood Mackenzie

Posted

May 28, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Own and lead the global compliance programme covering regulatory & non-regulatory compliance, sanctions, AB&AC, data privacy, ethics, export control, third-party risk.
  • Establish the compliance function as a proactive, trusted partner to the business.
  • Mature and maintain the Enterprise Strategic and Operational Risk Management Framework aligned to the Three Lines of Defence model.
  • Oversee compliance with jurisdictional-specific regulatory requirements and lead sensitive ethics & compliance investigations.

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role ensures Wood Mackenzie meets its regulatory, legal and ethical obligations globally, embedding a strong compliance culture that enables the organisation to operate with integrity and transparency, ultimately supporting informed decision-making in the energy and natural resources sector.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Bachelorโ€™s or Masterโ€™s degree (e.g. LLB, LLM) in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
  • Significant senior level experience leading a small/medium size team.
  • Firm expertise in regulatory and non-regulatory risk or governance within a complex, international privately held organisation.
  • Proven experience in implementing and maturing enterprise GRC frameworks, including policies, controls, monitoring and assurance.

Benefits

What's in it for you

Compensation and perks not specified. Wood Mackenzie offers an inclusive, trusting, customer-committed, future-focused, and curious culture with equal opportunities.

About

Inside Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie is the global leader in analytics, insights and proprietary data across the entire energy and natural resources landscape, guiding decisions of energy producers, utilities, financial institutions and governments for over 50 years.