Compliance & Risk Specialist

The day-to-day activities:

• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.

• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.

• Work with local teams to ensure adequate oversight and monitoring in all required areas.

• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as training, advisory.

• Provide regular reporting on compliance matters.

• Consult with legal team as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.

• Collaborate with human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action in cases of compliance violations.

• Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.

• Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.

• Provide assistance to security and internal audit teams in internal investigations.

• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.

• Oversee internal reporting systems such as corporate compliance hotlines and inform employees about these systems.

• Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.

• Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.

The must haves:

• Prior experience in an audit or compliance role.

• Ability to work independently, self motivated, while being a team player.

• Desire to learn more about, and develop in, compliance

• Receptiveness to coaching and mentoring which will be provided by the Head of Compliance.

• Ability to travel in the region is required.