Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Join NQC, a leader in supply chain due diligence products, as an ESG Compliance Specialist. In this role, you will drive regulatory integrity, independent governance, and compliance frameworks. You will research international ESG legislation, analyze validation data, build internal audit logs, and deliver training to staff. This position offers a range of benefits, including life assurance, health cash plan, discounted perks, learning and development opportunities, private pension scheme, annual leave, and social events.

Research international ESG legislation and convert complex compliance mandates into internal audit frameworks and operational controls.

Responsibilities

• Act as the internal authority on ESG governance and rating independence, ensuring industry compliance standards are deeply embedded into our data validation lifecycle.
• Build, maintain, and update robust, inspection-ready internal audit logs, compliance policies, and documentation to ensure platform practices reflect evolving global regulatory standards.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage an entire audit lifecycle from scratch while maintaining exceptional cross-functional diplomacy and professional boundaries within a compact team
• Is consistently motivated, committed and able to perform duties in all situations
• Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams and acts as a team player while supporting colleagues
• Champions NQC’s values and consistently acts in a principled, open and conscientious manner, challenging unacceptable behaviour

Thinks creatively and embraces opportunities for change

• Plans and prioritises activities and resources to maximise performance and minimise errors
• Communicates and receives ideas, views and information to achieve understanding

Requirements

• A genuine passion for corporate transparency, accountability, and a commitment to driving ethical data standards in the global ESG ecosystem
• Essential: A Bachelors or Masters degree in Law, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, Finance, or a related field
• Strong research and investigative skills with the ability to audit data-driven workflows, spot subtle process deviations, and translate complex regulations into practical internal controls

Preferred

• Essential: Prior exposure to regulatory frameworks overseen by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) or the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), or experience within an ESMA/FCA-regulated entity
• Proven experience working in internal audit, regulatory compliance, risk management, or quality assurance - ideally within a SaaS, FinTech, or credit/ESG rating environment
• Desirable: Specialised knowledge of European and UK ESG regulatory frameworks (including the CSRD), with a practical understanding of conflict-of-interest management and rating independence