The Compliance Manager will take ownership of the company’s compliance program, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across all business operations. This includes managing compliance for hardware-related regulations, broader industry standards, and general corporate governance. Reporting to the General Counsel, the Compliance Manager will work closely with internal teams to assess, monitor, and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance practices are effectively integrated into daily business operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s compliance program.
• Stay informed on global and regional regulatory changes affecting operations.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure compliance integration throughout business processes.
• Establish, review, and enforce internal compliance policies.
• Design and implement training programs to raise compliance awareness.
• Conduct internal audits, risk assessments, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide regular updates on compliance status and risks to senior leadership.
• Manage relationships with regulators, auditors, and legal bodies.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a compliance role, ideally within a hardware or technology-driven industry.
• Understanding of the media tech or telecommunications industry and experience managing compliance in a global environment.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory environments related to hardware, software, product certifications, safety standards, and data privacy regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex compliance topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze compliance issues and provide practical solutions, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Compliance-related certifications such as CCEP, CIPP, or similar are highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or professional qualifications in compliance or regulatory affairs are a plus.
• Multilingual abilities are a plus, especially for dealing with international compliance matters.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the compliance function within a global leader in the media tech industry. As part of a dynamic team, you will help ensure our continued growth while maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.

Why Appear?

• Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our office today!
• Attractively located office at Lysaker with newly refurbished facilities
• Access our on-site gym and enjoy three subsidized canteens offering a variety of delicious options, plus free snacks and fruits.
• Free parking, including complimentary electric car charging and bike storage
• Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.
• Travel and medical insurance coverage
• Full salary during parental leave
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Enjoy a vibrant social culture including regular team-building activities, company events, sponsored communities, and informal after-works.
• Five weeks of annual vacation

Application deadline: January 31st

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.

Our extensive client base, including world-leading content creators like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Formula 1, NHL, and Riot Games, rely on our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with utmost integrity and efficiency. This trust underscores our position at the pinnacle of live production technology, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the critical demands of the most prestigious live events worldwide.

Founded in 2004, Appear has established itself as a leader in the industry. Thanks to our world-renowned team of experts and their relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility, we are at the forefront of innovation in live production technology.

We actively participate with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardisation and foster continuous innovation. Our excellence is internationally recognised through numerous accolades, including the prestigious NAB Excellence in Sustainability Award and TVBEurope’s Best in Market, celebrating our achievements in sustainability and technological leadership.