The Role

Imperial Brands PLC is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Compliance Manager to join our Global Travel & Rizla (GTR) team.

This crucial role will be based in Madrid and will report directly to the Head of Corporate Legal Affairs (CLA) for Global Travel & Rizla.

As Compliance Manager, you will safeguard the interests of Imperial Brands by managing and mitigating risks related to illicit trade activity, security threats, and compliance issues across the Duty-Free channel.

This is a unique opportunity to make a real impact by developing and implementing strategies that align with Imperial’s compliance standards and external agreements such as the EU Anti-Illicit Trade (AIT) Agreement.

Location: Madrid - Hybrid work set-up

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract (FTC) 12-month

Global Grade 7

Principal Accountabilities

• Act as the primary contact for internal and external compliance issues within Global Travel & Rizla (GTR).
• Collaborate with Group AIT, Group Security, and other key stakeholders to mitigate illicit trade and regulatory risks.
• Implement and review compliance activities, ensuring alignment with frameworks such as the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.
• Coordinate risk mitigation strategies in partnership with customers and sales channels.
• Advise GTR management on compliance initiatives that align with commercial priorities.
• Develop and implement a compliance audit mechanism and provide regular compliance reporting to the Group.

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant experience in compliance, regulatory analysis, or risk monitoring in a highly regulated environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Proven experience in implementing compliance solutions and tools.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in English (must) and Spanish (desirable).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and presentation skills.

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and further benefits as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.