Risk and Compliance Officer

The Role

Risk & Compliance Officer

This ideal candidate will be responsible to support the Compliance, Risk & Technology Department in the timely completion of the compliance plan and the day-to-day compliance operations for the Company.  

Responsibilities:

• Act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer.
• Act as Data Protection Officer.
• Carry out screening and in-depth checks on potential customers by collecting and analyzing information relating to their identity, business activity and source of funds, etc.…
• Review existing customer profiles to identify possible suspicious activity, including unusual transactions and atypical sources of income.
• Compiling of data for all internal and external surveys.
• Submit regulatory returns to relevant authorities within specified deadlines.
• Prepare regular reports to senior management on AML and compliance matters.
• Conduct transaction monitoring activities in line with annual and ad-hoc plans.
• Carrying out of internal procedures review based on internal procedures manual
• Drafting & updating Procedures Manuals.

The Requirements

• Minimum a degree holder or equivalent professional qualification
• At least 7 years of experience in compliance within the financial services sector, demonstrating a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and requirements
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to work, both individually and as a team, under pressure to tight timelines and without direct supervision. 
• Commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining excellent understanding of regulatory developments
• Fluent in English & French

WTW Equal Opportunity Employer