Assistant Manager - Risk & Compliance

To act as a member of the UK R&CTeam with a primary focus on further enhancing the strong R&C culturewithin the JTC Group. This includes a proactive R&C advisory service thatsupports the UK R&C Team, Money Laundering Compliance Officer andCompliance & Nominated Officers. Mentoring and training of more juniormembers of staff and helping to achieve team objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist with the development and execution of risk and compliance strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
  
• Supervise a team of compliance professionals, providing direction and support on complex issues.
• Conduct high-level risk assessments and oversee the development of comprehensive mitigation plans.
  
• Ensure the organisation's compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders.
  
• Report on risk and compliance activities to senior management and the board of directors.
  
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of major compliance breaches and incidents.
  
• Develop and implement robust training programmes aimed at enhancing the organisation's compliance culture.
  
• Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the risk management and compliance programs, making recommendations for enhancements.
  
• Policy & procedure advisory focus across all divisions.
  
• Providing advice and guidance to the business in relation to risk, compliance and AML issues.
  
• Producing management information in a timely manner.
  
• Undertaking horizon scanning and ensuring all actions are tracked in a timely fashion.
  
• Adhering to Risk & Compliance procedures in relation to regulatory requirements and AML/CFT legislation.
  
• Promoting awareness of regulatory principles and requirements on a day-to-day basis.
  
• Ensuring own knowledge of, and compliance with, policies and procedures.
  
• Maintaining an up to date understanding of the relevant legal and regulatory requirements and maintaining awareness of developments and changes to compliance and risk management matters.
  
• Assisting with the review of new laws, rules and regulatory requirements and in conjunction with the wider R&C team, liaising with local management and advising the Board about their impact and ensuring these requirements are met and always operates good practice.
  
• Attending relevant seminars and conferences.
  
• Adhering to JTC core values and guiding principles.
  
• Undertaking any other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Understanding of risk factors.
  
• Hands on and collaborative approach.
  
• An ability to work in an organised manner and have excellent attention to detail.
  
• An ability to work towards deadlines.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Effective leadership and management skills.