The Compliance Specialist will design and implement compliance policies, conduct compliance reviews, and provide guidance on regulatory matters. They will also assist in compliance projects and report preparation, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies.
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
- 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 programmes
- Collaborate with the Team Leader/Manager 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 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 3 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.
Top Skills
Compliance Policies
Procedures
Regulatory Laws
Systems
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