Hybrid Group Compliance Coordinator at Verisure

Verisure, a dynamic, innovative, and high-growth company, is seeking a talented and experienced Group Compliance Coordinator to join our fast-growing Legal team. As Group Compliance Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in leading the group legal’s expanding competence in relation to the Framework and Culture pillars of our Compliance program, working closely with the HR, Communication and local Compliance/Legal teams.  

Reporting to the Group Compliance & Risk Manager based in Geneva, this new role will offer significant exposure and immediate impact within the organization. The Group Compliance Coordinator can be based in Geneva, Amsterdam, Malmö, London or Madrid.  

Join us in shaping the Compliance function of Verisure as a member of a highly innovative, inclusive and performant legal team of business enablers.  

The Legal team 

Our globally integrated legal, compliance, privacy, regulatory advocacy and public affairs team comprises over 100 lawyers and other professionals from 18 countries, across four continents. We take pride in maintaining a strong gender balance throughout the team, including in our Group legal management team. Through close collaboration and seamless coordination, we leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives within our team to develop and implement best practices. Our ultimate goal is to provide our colleagues with unparalleled legal partnership and deliver exceptional results across the organization. 

Our vision is to be business enablers, and our mission is to deliver value through innovative and cutting-edge legal expertise, impactful regulatory advocacy, and leadership in protecting our reputation and building trust with customers and key stakeholders to achieve a sustainable business growth. We are currently on a digital transformation journey, integrating AI and other digital solutions into our processes and operations. 

Our team has consistently received recognition as one of the leading in-house legal functions in the prestigious Legal 500 GC Powerlist Switzerland in 2019, 2023 and 2024 and the Legal 500 GC Powerlist Europe LATAM Specialists in 2023. For over 30 years, The Legal 500 has been analyzing the capabilities of law firms across the world, turning its attention to in-house legal functions which are driving the legal business forward. 

The Legal team provides ample opportunities for continuous growth and advancement. We have witnessed numerous instances of team members taking on new roles, assuming increased responsibilities, and earning well-deserved promotions within the function. This track record exemplifies our commitment to fostering professional development and creating a supportive environment for career progression within the legal team. 

Join us – business enablers and essential contributors to sustainable business growth. 

Responsibilities  

Responsibilities will include:  

Policies:

• Facilitate the development and review of Group Policy Documents (new and update) including, where relevant, the coordination of the translations with external service providers

• Manage the Policy Management tool for creation or update of Policy documents, ensuring smooth drafting, reviewing and approval processes

• Ensure effective roll-out and landing in the countries of the Group Policy Documents (intranet, awareness initiatives, onboarding pack, training)

• Maintain the Group and all countries' Policies & Standard page, all linked to sub-libraries where all Policy documents are stored

• Lead quarterly Group Policy Committee meetings to provide updates on the Policy Framework, propose initiatives for the creation and deployment of new Group documents for adoption by the Group Management and further deployment of the Policy Framework

Training & Awareness:

• Ensure that Group Functions issuing new/updated Group Policy Documents prepare a Training & Communication Plan with Group Comms for proper landing in all the relevant countries

• Define an annual training & awareness program with Group Comms in accordance with Group’s Policy Framework

• Create training and awareness materials related to core compliance topics, with the support of external agencies when relevant (audience, content, translations)

• Coordinate the technical aspect of the launch of such training or awareness campaigns

• Supervise and drive the launch of such training and awareness campaigns, including in the countries, providing support material for communication

• Report and communicate the monthly completion rates of Group training and support the countries and the Group in increasing participation and achievement of these training

Reporting 

This newly created role reports to the Group Compliance & Risk Manager and forms part of the Group Compliance Team.  

Location  

The candidate can be based in Geneva, Amsterdam, Malmö, London or Madrid.  In either case, the candidate is a native English speaker with excellent writing and communication skills; French and Spanish would be a great added value.

Starting date 

As soon as possible.  

In terms of experience, the ideal candidate will have:

• 5 years of professional legal experience in a Compliance function or more - potential for development, appetite to be challenged and energy to learn is key!

• An understanding of, and participation in, strategic projects involving the creation of policy documents;

• A successful track record of creating training and awareness content adapted to specific audiences;

• Experience gained in a global and fast-paced organization with a strong international footprint;

In terms of competencies, the ideal candidate will:

• Have a pragmatic approach, seeing the Compliance function as a business enabler;

• Have effective time and project management skills, with a proven track record of getting things done and leading projects;

• Have a very high EQ and level of judgment – be a strong, confident but humble leader who exerts influence through persuasion; 

• Be enthusiastic and a high-energy individual, with a strong drive to create a positive work environment;

• Be an independent problem solver who can set priorities, clearly articulate defensible opinions and enable efficient decision-making; and  

• Have the ability and willingness to take a "hands-on" approach, while maintaining an ability for a high-level or strategic view of activities.

Strong fit with our Company DNA

• Passionate in Everything We Do: Our people have a sense of energy that is unmistakable, one that drives us to delight our customers and focus on creating impact quickly. 

• Committed to Making a Difference: When we say we will do something; we deliver with excellence. We are accountable, focused and operate with discipline. 

• Always Innovating: We believe that Innovation can be big or small; it’s a continuous state of mind that inspires us to think differently and always make things better. We are risk takers and we learn continuously. 

• Winning as a Team: Our people know that by leveraging one another’s strengths, investing in and developing our team’s capability and by collaborating well, we will win.

• With Trust & Responsibility: Operating with integrity is core to our success. We are humble, honest and value deep mastery and expertise. We do the right thing, always.

Verisure is the leading European provider of professionally monitored security systems with 24/7 response services. We protect more than 5 million families and small businesses across 17 countries in Europe and Latin America. And our mission is to provide our customers peace of mind by protecting what matters most to them.

With over 35 years of insight, experience, and innovation, Verisure is known for category-creating marketing, sales excellence, innovative products and services, and customer-centricity. Thanks to a strong focus on high quality, our customers are amongst the most satisfied and loyal in our industry. We have some of the strongest double-digit growth and retention rates globally in consumer-facing services which demonstrates our exceptional service levels and strong value proposition to our customers.

Verisure’ s main shareholder is Hellman & Friedman.  

Diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging at Verisure

At Verisure, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognising that diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias, and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone, regardless of gender, age, disability status, race, sexual orientation, or any other status