Principal Product Compliance Advisor
The Principal Product Compliance Advisor at Diligent Corporation plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the company's entity management platform aligns with global regulatory requirements. This position bridges the gap between complex legislative changes and their practical application within the product, serving as the primary compliance expert for product and development teams. Diligent Corporation is a leader in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) SaaS solutions, empowering over a million users and 700,000 board members worldwide.
Key responsibilities include overseeing global compliance coverage to ensure the platform meets regulatory standards across all supported jurisdictions. The advisor will track and interpret incoming legislation, maintaining a proactive backlog of regulatory changes that impact the product. Collaborating closely with Product Managers and engineers, the role involves translating legislative requirements into prioritized development tasks. Additionally, the advisor will engage with government bodies and third-party regulators to shape the platform's regulatory support strategy and provide clear compliance guidance to client-facing teams.
Candidates should possess over 10 years of experience in company secretarial or corporate governance roles, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and statutory obligations. Proficiency in interpreting complex, multi-jurisdictional legislation and effectively communicating it to non-legal audiences is essential. A qualification from the Corporate Governance Institute (CGI) or an equivalent certification, such as ICSA or ACIS, is required. Excellent stakeholder engagement and presentation skills are also crucial for success in this role.
Diligent Corporation offers a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Employees benefit from a flexible work setting, comprehensive health benefits, generous time-off policies, and wellness programs. The company values diversity and provides resources and education to support an inclusive workplace. With offices in major cities worldwide, Diligent encourages collaboration and offers opportunities for professional growth and development.