The world of compliance is fast-paced, involving anything from bribery and corruption regulations to diversity and inclusion policies. Recently, hybrid working, climate change and technological advances have had an impact, and they'll continue to do so.
To tackle the challenges of tomorrow, next-generation compliance officers need a varied skillset: traits to aim for include out-of-the-box thinkers who are creative communicators, empathetic, technologically minded, and proactive. Only then, can they perform their job effectively, ensuring business conduct is ethical and employees stay abreast of relevant rules so they can respond accordingly.