Compliance Assistant

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, implementation and review of Compliance policies, procedures, systems and processes 
• Assist in planning, executing and monitoring compliance projects to ensure timely and effective delivery 
• Keep abreast of new legislative and regulatory developments, industry best practices and ensure that policies, procedures, systems and processes are kept up to date accordingly 
• Undertake compliance reviews to assess compliance with laws and regulations and internal policies & procedures and prepare compliance review reports 
• Assist in responding to queries promptly and provide advice on compliance matters to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations
• Regularly update and maintain watchlists, including sanction lists, PEPs lists, and adverse media databases
• Help in the preparation of compliance reports on regulatory matters for submission to Senior Management and Board of Directors both on a regular and ad-hoc basis
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of trainings and awareness programs
• Collaborate with Compliance Specialists and Senior Compliance Specialists in the smooth running of regulatory inspections and independent audits
• Assist in addressing data protection matters and provide guidance to employees in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations
• Work in close collaboration with Compliance Specialists and Senior Compliance Specialists and assist them in the discharge of day-to-day duties and achieving compliance objectives
• Perform any other cognate duties aligned to business requirements

Candidate’s Profile

• University degree and/or professional qualification in Finance or Law or Management or any other related field
• Have at least 1 or 2 years’ working experience in a similar position
• Have an excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Have good time management and multi-tasking skills
• Be an excellent team player
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Use discretion regarding confidential material and adhere to the code of ethics

    The Company reserves the right:

    1. To convene only the best qualified candidates to participate in the selection exercise.

    2. Not to make any appointment following this advertisement.