Compliance Manager (DORA/NIS 2 Programme Lead)

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in risk and compliance focus on maintaining regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients, providing advice, and solutions. They help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

Those in governance, risk, controls and compliance at PwC will be responsible for confirming regulatory compliance and managing risks for clients. Your work will involve providing advice and solutions to help organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and enhance their internal controls to mitigate risks effectively.

What you will be doing:

The DORA/NIS 2 Programme Lead will be responsible for leading the DORA/NIS 2 programme, ensuring the maintenance and enhancement of DORA deliverables and the implementation of NIS 2 within the ITSCo entity. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. Your responsibilities will be:

• Lead the DORA/NIS 2 programme, including the development, maintenance, and enhancement of DORA deliverables. 

• Implement NIS 2 requirements and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 

• Collaborate with senior leadership to align programme objectives with organizational goals. 

• Demonstrated ability to proactively develop effective relationships with key stakeholders including Territory Senior Partners and IT leadership to influence decisions and outcomes. 

• Elicit requirements in an undefined space and develop actionable plans. Show resilience through times of uncertainty and with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations. 

• Conduct regular assessments and audits to ensure compliance with DORA and NIS 2 regulations. 

• Facilitate confrontational type discussions and resolve conflicts effectively. 

• Provide guidance and support to team members and stakeholders. 

• Understanding the big picture especially around the interdependencies between the programs and how to deliver effectively and efficiently. 

• Mature business acumen to identify, navigate and ultimately facilitate resolution to potential internal political nuances and competing priorities with key stakeholders. 

• Monitor and report on programme progress, identifying and addressing any issues or risks. 

• Triage territory questions and escalations. 

What we need from you:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Information Security, Business Administration, Law). 

• 5-7 years experience as a programme manager working in a matrixed project environment. 

• Professional certifications related to information security and regulatory compliance (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC) strongly preferred, but not required. 

• Experience with DORA and NIS 2 regulations and their implementation. 

• Proven experience in leading regulatory programmes, particularly DORA and NIS 2. 

• Strong ability to work with senior leadership and influence decision-making. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle confrontational discussions.  

• Experience interpreting and implementing regulatory requirements. 

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to probe and ask questions with an auditor's mindset. 

• Knowledge of financial services and information security regulations. 

What we offer:

• Opportunities to impact: Dive into diverse projects and seize international assignments that let you shape the future.

• Mentoring: Thrive in a supportive culture with regular feedback, personalized training programs, and clear career development paths.

• Work-life balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible hours, extra days off at Christmas, and full compensation for every extra minute you work.

• Extra perks: Indulge in office massages, a Multisport card, medical center membership, and exclusive discounts with partner companies.

We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates. However, we wish to advise that only suitable candidates will be contacted.

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