Compliance Officer

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive risk management services for AML, CFT, CFPWMD, and Antibribery/Anti-Corruption activities.
• Conduct risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and treatment, including drafting risk matrices and calculating likelihood and impact based on objective criteria.
• Scrutinize internal reports of dubious transactions, assess the need for external reporting, and carry out such reporting to relevant authorities when necessary.
• Maintain a clear and systematic approach to analyzing and documenting transaction reports.
• Document and justify external suspicious activity reports (SARs) and ensure that appropriate reports are filed with the relevant authorities.
• Prepare detailed reports explaining decisions where reports were not filed.
• Implement and manage legal defense strategies, including obtaining necessary consents and acting upon them as required.
• Maintain meticulous records of all internal and external reports, including follow-up actions.
• Ensure that records are easily accessible and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for inquiries from competent government authorities, ensuring prompt and effective communication.
• Represent the organization in interactions with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Ensure seamless operational continuity by arranging qualified personnel to act as stand-ins during periods of absence.
• Develop and maintain continuity plans for compliance-related functions.
• Submit comprehensive reports on money laundering, financing of terrorism, financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, corruption, and bribery to the authorities.
• Ensure regular reporting of suspicious activities and maintain records of reports and their outcomes.
• Draft policies, procedures, and guidelines designed to prevent money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, and bribery.
• Regularly review and update policies to ensure they meet current regulatory standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel, Legal, Compliance, and Risk departments to refine and implement effective policies and procedures.
• Ensure that policies are consistently applied across the organization and aligned with overall business strategies.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and enhanced due diligence processes for AML, CFT, CFPWMD, and Antibribery/Anti-Corruption purposes.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in the due diligence processes.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• ACAMS certification or equivalent certification in AML/CFT/CFPWMD and Anti-Corruption is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role, with a focus on AML, CFT, CFPWMD, and/or Antibribery/Anti-Corruption.
• Strong understanding of risk management, regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Attention to detail, thoroughness, and proactive approach to ensuring that tasks are completed.
• Proven ability to work independently and lead compliance initiatives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and meet deadlines.