Governance risk & compliance Lead
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BP Energy
Governance risk & compliance Lead
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Description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, BP has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner.

Role overview

As part of the bps Digital Compliance leadership team you will have responsibility for leading bps global compliance program for cyber security and digital resilience. Being the leading authority of cyber compliance for bps global business.

The Digital Governance Risk and Compliance organization fosters a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust by promoting good governance, effective risk management, and regulatory compliance. These capabilities help bp balance security with usability, optimize technology investments, and enable bps business to meet its compliance obligations in all jurisdictions in which it operates globally.

Let me tell you about the role

You will lead the Global Cyber Security and Digital Resilience compliance program, ensuring bp meets its compliance obligations around cyber security and digital resilience. Your role is responsible for delivering a global compliance program, leading the assessment of new regulations, delivering readiness programs to ensure bp continues to meet new laws and regulations, attainment and maintenance of industry certifications, delivering audit programs and leading compliance governance, risk management and reporting for your area.

What you will deliver

You will:

Lead the delivery of the global cyber and digital resilience compliance program and roadmap for bps critical national infrastructure security compliance.

Lead the design of the compliance strategy for global regulations and industry certifications, including maintenance of applicable risk and control frameworks.

Manage the global audit and regulatory reporting schedule for cyber and digital resilience including but not limited to NISR, NIS2, TSA, MTSA, SOCI and DORA.

Lead applicable governance, stakeholder working groups, progress tracking and risk reporting for cyber security compliance.

Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve effectiveness and efficiency of the compliance program and applicable policies and controls.

Manage relationship with in-region stakeholders and external audit teams.

Lead, coach, develop and build a resilient and high-performing team fostering a culture of continuous improvement and career progression.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

Education

Youll have a tertiary level education and/or equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience

Significant experience in a similar cyber security compliance, audit or governance, risk and compliance role for a large multi-national organization

Experience leading complex compliance or audit programs

In depth knowledge and understanding of cyber security laws, regulations and industry standards as well as the broader legal & regulatory landscape

This role will include cyber security of bps operational assets in scope of critical national infrastructure so experience of automation systems and operational technology is desirable.

Proven track record in leadership of teams and in establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative partnerships

Leadership and EQ:

Foster positive team morale and empower team members

Create an environment where people listen and can speak openly

Demonstrate strong leadership, uphold bp’s code of conduct and values

Promote a culture of change, agility, and open communication

Self-aware and able to recognize and manage your impact on others.

Cultural fluency you operate across cultural boundaries with sensitivity.

Why join us?

At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.

There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Consulting, incident investigation and response, Incident Management, Information Assurance, Information Security, Information security behaviour change, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier security management

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

Culture overview
BP fosters a culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Teams are encouraged to experiment, challenge convention, and use technology to solve complex, real-world problems. Diversity and inclusion sit at the heart of BP’s values — creating an environment where everyone is supported to grow, share ideas, and make an impact on a global scale.
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BP is a global energy company focused on reimagining energy for people and the planet. Operating in over 70 countries, BP is driving the transition to net zero through advanced technology, renewable solutions, and digital innovation. The company invests heavily in AI, data, and software to power the next generation of energy systems — creating opportunities for engineers and technologists to make real-world impact at global scale.
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