Compliance Assistant (2523-CASST)

Our client in the financial sector is seeking to recruit a Compliance Assistant.

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.
• Regularly update and maintain watchlists, including sanction lists, PEPs lists, and adverse media databases.
• 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 programs.
• Collaborate with Compliance Specialists and Senior Compliance Specialists 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 Compliance Specialists and 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.