Compliance Operations Technical Lead - Unilever Prestige
Unilever Prestige is the Luxury Beauty division of Unilever that holds eight companies/brands: Dermalogica, Murad, Living Proof, Hourglass, Tatcha, Paula-s Choice, K18 and Garancia. The businesses have a global footprint, are omni-channel in nature and with a heavy index to e-commerce and direct to consumer offerings.
The division is one of Unilever-s key strategic bets and has seen consistent double-digit growth through both organic and M&A growth.
Purpose
The Compliance Operations Technical Leader is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the daily activities of the compliance operations team. This role ensures effective execution of third-party risk assessments, risk register management, audit evidence collection, and privacy compliance initiatives. The Leader will drive process improvements, mentor team members, and serve as a technical resource for complex compliance matters.
Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions
- Team Coordination: Assign, monitor, and review work of compliance analysts; provide technical guidance and mentorship; develop SOPs for compliance activities.
- Third-Party Risk Assessments: Oversee and perform advanced risk assessments; ensure consistency in risk rating methodology; escalate high-risk findings.
- Risk Register Management: Maintain and enhance the organizational risk register; lead quarterly risk review meetings; track mitigation plans.
- Audit Support (Internal, PCI, SOX): Coordinate audit evidence collection and review; ensure evidence meets quality standards and deadlines.
- Privacy Compliance Support: Apply advanced knowledge of U.S. and/or EU privacy laws; lead privacy impact assessments and collaborate with Legal and IT.
- Process Improvement & Reporting: Identify and implement process improvements; prepare and present compliance metrics and status reports to leadership.
Requirements and Qualifications
Skills:
- Strong team coordination and technical mentoring abilities.
- Advanced communication skills for cross-functional and executive collaboration.
- Technical expertise in compliance frameworks and risk management.
Knowledge:
- Deep familiarity with regulatory frameworks: PCI DSS, SOX, GDPR, CCPA.
- Proficiency with GRC tools, risk management platforms, and audit evidence management.
Experience:
- 4-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or audit support, with at least 1 year in a team lead or senior analyst role.
- Preferred: Industry certifications (e.g., CISA, CRISC, CIPM) and experience with privacy program management.
This is a fully remote role with Dermalogica as the employer and on its employment terms. The position will report to the Senior Director, Information Security with Unilever Prestige.
Apply now and become a key contributor to the Unilever Prestige growth trajectory! Dermalogica is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.