Centrica Energy Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Officer
The ABC function works with other Centrica’s Lines Of Business (LOB) colleagues and relevant third parties to develop and implement policies, procedures and controls to help ensure that Centrica complies with various anti-bribery rules and standards.
This function is of critical importance given the U.K.’s passage of the Bribery Act and a renewed focus on enforcement of existing anti-bribery laws. This renewed focus aligns with the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DoJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) aggressive enforcement posture with regard to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
It is envisaged that the ABC BU role holders will, from time to time, have to travel domestically and internationally and work with virtual teams of people in a project management or investigatory capacity as well as the occasional day to day task management of individuals without necessarily having line management responsibilities.
Location: Windsor, Berkshire
Salary: Competitive Package
Centrica Energy Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Officer - The Role:
The CE ABC Officer role will have significant interaction with various aspects of the Centrica Energy Executive. In addition, it is expected that the role holder may need to liaise with domestic and international regulators, law enforcement, professional advisors and peers with regard to ABC.
The job holder’s primary roles will be to:
- Provide advice and support to ABC and other functions and associates in Centrica Energy and the wider Centrica Group
- develop, monitor and maintain an agreed Group ABC Programme within Centrica Energy and input into the Group design, monitoring and review of the Group model
- provide support and assistance to the Centrica Group Head of ABC and Centrica Energy Compliance team in promoting and continuing to develop a culture of compliance within the business, designing compliance programmes and providing compliance advice to the businesses The role reports to the Group Head of Anti-Bribery and Corruption.
Development and implementation of a suitable Centrica Energy ABC Compliance programme and manage the implementation and on-going maintenance of the programme. The Centrica Energy ABC Compliance programme will include the following elements as they apply to ABC:
- Corporate culture, Management Commitment and Involvement
- Risk Assessments
- Policies, Procedures and Guidance
- Communication, Training and Implementation
- Monitoring and Review
- Incident Management
- Record Keeping
The principal functional responsibilities will include:
- Serve as Centrica Energy subject matter expert on ABC issues and provide advice and guidance to relevant parties e.g. Committees, Stakeholders and Compliance Peers, in addition to providing support to other Group functions such as Human Resources, Corporate and Social Responsibility, Procurement, Corporate Events Marketing and Internal Audit
- Develop, deliver and monitor additional targeted anti-bribery training, as appropriate
- Conduct monitoring and reviews as may be required by the programme, Internal Audit or the Group ABC function
- Design, document, review and socialise for feedback key ABC and other Policies, Procedures, Risk Assessments and other similar control materials.
The job holder will also be expected to process the basic administration of the function as well as contributing to the compliance strategy, policy development, provision of product advisory opinions and development/execution of day to day and non ABC specific Compliance activities.
The job holder will be expected to implement, monitor and report on the levels of ABC compliance across the business and provide a degree of resilience to maintaining service levels when other members of the wider ABC compliance function (e.g. other Business Unit ABC Officers or the Group Head of ABC etc) where others may be unavailable.
The job holder will need to be effective at the micro and macro level and perform an ambassadorial role for Centrica Energy when dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
The job holder will demonstrate vision and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the definition of a compliance strategy and infrastructure. The job holder must have a good eye for detail and be able to articulate feedback in an authoritative but collegiate manner.
There will be a broad exposure to a number of products and asset classes and the opportunity to work as part of a project management team to help implement new processes, products and systems.
Centrica Energy Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC) Officer - The Person:
- Leading and deciding
Takes control and exercises leadership; initiates action, gives direction and takes responsibility
- Supporting and co-operating
Supports others and shows respect and positive regard for them; puts people first, working effectively with individuals and teams, clients and staff; behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement those of Centrica
- Interacting and presenting
Communicates and networks effectively; successfully persuades and influences others; relates to others in a confident and relaxed manner
- Analysing and presenting
Shows evidence of clear analytical thinking; gets to the heart of complex problems and issues; applies own expertise effectively; quickly learns new technology; communicates well in writing
- Creating and conceptualising
Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; creates innovative solutions; produces a range of solutions to problems; works strategically to realise organisational goals; takes account of a wide range of issues across and related to the organisation
- Organising and executing
Sets clearly defined objectives; plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances; identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks; monitors performance against deadlines and milestones; focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; sets high standards for quality and quantity; monitors and maintains quality and productivity; consistently achieves project goals
- Adapting and coping
Adapts to changing circumstances; tolerates and navigates ambiguity; accepts new ideas and change initiatives; adapts interpersonal style to suit different people or situations; works productively in a pressurised environment
- Enterprising and performing
Accepts and tackles demanding goals with enthusiasm; seeks progression to roles of increased responsibility and influence; identifies own development needs and makes use of developmental or training opportunities; keeps up to date with legal, compliance and regulatory trends and initiatives
- Ethics and diversity
Responds to compliance challenges in a commercial way underpinned by professional integrity and sound ethical standards; positively embraces equality and diversity within the workplace
- Legal and Regulatory
Sound technical knowledge of FSA/ FCA, SFO, DOJ, SEC, Ofgem, OFT rules and standards in addition to specific Financial Crime legislation
- Technology
Effective user of office technology and awareness of control issues as they impact complex information technology environments
- Compliance Practices
Sound appreciation of compliance principles and practices as they apply to an FCA regulated entity.
- Project management
Demonstrates effective knowledge of project management principles and techniques.
General role requirements:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of the principal international ABC laws is essential and a detailed working knowledge of local and global Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud legislation
- A background in the UK energy market, law enforcement, regulatory environment and audit/consultancy would all be desirable
- The ability to think creatively and present ideas clearly to all levels of staff and executives within the firm
- The ability to appraise work product to a detailed degree
- Working on own initiative and as part of a small team
- A willingness to learn and assist a growing ABC and wider financial crime team and environment within an expanding portfolio of Compliance and Conflicts risk
- Experience with business transactions impacted by ABC risks, including MA
- Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrate flexibility and pragmatism
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills
- Proficiency in the use of electronic databases (Excel, etc.) and other relevant presentation tools
- Experience with and understanding of Compliance and Operational risk
- Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant discipline
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