Job Objective
The Head, Ethics & Compliance, ensures that ethical conduct is entrenched in the organization's operations, ML/TF/PF risks are effectively managed and effective data protection measures have been implemented.
Duties and Responsibilities
Regulatory and Compliance Management:
Contribute to the design and implementation of a Compliance program and work with regulators and internal management to ensure the compliance program adheres to regulatory and compliance standards.
Monitor compliance with the organization's code of conduct and ensure it operates legally, ethically, and responsibly.
Ensure there is an effective system for the reporting of AML/CFT/CPF and code of conduct violations and investigation within the organization. Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations.
Develop and facilitate compliance risk assessment training workshops for all stakeholders.
Conduct regular ML/TF/PF risk assessments of the organization's operations, products and services to identify and mitigate potential ML/TF/PF risks.
Maintain an updated risk register, develop risk assessment reports for the approval of senior management and the Board.
Develop a mechanism, monitor and analyse ML/TF/PF emerging trends and typologies, ensuring that the organisation has adequate preventive measures to protect its system from being used as a conduit for financial crimes.
Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure that ML/TF/PF controls and mitigation measures are in place and effective.
Engage in cross-functional responsibilities and perform other compliance functions as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer CCO.
Requirements
Education: University Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Banking, Law or financial management Member of any of the following professional bodies is mandatory: Association of Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS)
International Compliance Association (ICA)
Designate Compliance Professional (DCP)
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP).
A relevant professional certificate in risk management would be an added advantage.
General Experience: Minimum of 10 years relevant Compliance and Audit experience, preferably in reputable financial institutions or in the payments industry. Solid working knowledge of financial services regulations with a strong understanding of the local regulatory administration.