About Lyra Health
Lyra Health is the leading provider of mental health solutions for employers supporting more than 20 million people globally. The company has delivered 13 million sessions of mental health care, published more than 20 peer-reviewed studies, and delivered unmatched outcomes in terms of access, clinical effectiveness and cost efficiency. Extensive peer-reviewed research confirms Lyra’s transformative care model helps people recover twice as fast and results in a 26% annual reduction in overall healthcare claims costs. Lyra is transforming access to life-changing mental health care through Lyra Empower, the only fully integrated, AI-powered platform combining the highest-quality care and technology solutions.
Role Overview:
As the Global Compliance Officer, you'll be a key part of our legal and compliance team, responsible for ensuring the company operates in full accordance with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. You'll play a crucial role in managing our compliance programme, with a particular focus on sanctions, fraud prevention and investigations. You'll also be responsible for developing and implementing Global compliance policies and delivering training to employees across the group. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong analytical and communication skills.
Remote: This role is fully remote to be based in the United Kingdom.
Hours: 9am to 5pm. The role is a permanent five (5) day a week role (Monday to Friday).
Key Responsibilities:
Sanctions Compliance: Monitor and interpret UK, EU, and US sanctions regulations.
Conduct sanctions screening and due diligence, and advise the business on
sanctions-related risks and compliance requirements.
Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC): Manage the company's ABC program, including risk
assessments, third-party due diligence, and internal controls. Investigate potential ABC
violations and advise on remedial actions.
Fraud Prevention & Investigations: Develop and implement strategies to prevent and
detect fraud. Lead internal investigations into allegations of fraud or other misconduct,
gathering evidence, conducting interviews, and preparing reports.
Policy & Procedure Writing: Draft, review, and update internal compliance policies,
procedures, and guidance documents. Ensure all policies are clear, comprehensive, and
aligned with regulatory requirements.
Training & Awareness: Design and deliver compliance training sessions to employees
at all levels of the business. Create engaging training materials and track employee
completion.
Advisory & Support: Provide expert compliance advice to various business units on a
range of topics, including conflicts of interest, gifts and hospitality, and regulatory
changes.
Compliance Disclosures: Manage the intake, assessment, and resolution process for
all internal compliance disclosures, ensuring confidentiality and timely action.
Qualifications & Experience
Experience: A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a compliance role within a
multinational business.
Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience in sanctions, anti-bribery, fraud, and
internal investigations. Experience with policy writing and training delivery is essential.
Education: A degree in law, finance, or a related field. Professional compliance
certifications (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) are highly desirable.
Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. The ability to
work independently, manage multiple priorities, and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Mindset: A proactive, resilient, and ethical approach to work. A keen eye for detail and a
commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity.
Ownership & Process Management: Demonstrated ability to take full ownership of
global compliance processes, driving continuous improvement and efficiency in
compliance operations.
Culture & Ethics: Act as a role model, consistently demonstrating ethical behavior and
integrity, and fostering a strong compliance culture across the organisation.
"We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by law.
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