Compliance Monitoring Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client is hiring for a Compliance Monitoring Officer based in Somerset West. This role plays a crucial part in protecting the business by ensuring that the company’s policies, procedures, and controls are aligned with all relevant regulations and legislation.

POSITION INFO:
Description:

• Ensuring that client’s due diligence is collected to the appropriate standard in line with their internal policies and procedures. 
• Conduct Periodic Reviews, record any deficiencies and generate action points for remediation.  
• Conduct client screening using our screening system and open-source searches. 
• Monitor and analyse the results of the automated ongoing screening system and conducting research on relevant parties where potential adverse matches are identified. 
• Conduct compliance monitoring in accordance with the compliance monitoring programme, to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and AML/CFT/CPF, record deficiencies and generate remediating action points.  
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of internal policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency and compliance 
• Assist in the development and delivery of training materials for staff members on compliance topics. 
• Assist in providing day to day support/guidance to the staff as required in respect of compliance and AML/CFT/CPF matters. 
• Participate in training sessions to increase your knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment. 
• Complete any other duties as and when required to drive  business success.  
• Assisting with the project management of new initiatives. 
• Adopt and reflect the company’s values.

• Any legal degree/certificate; or a degree or diploma in Compliance, risk Management or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a compliance role, preferably in the financial services industry
• Exposure to KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) processes will be highly advantageous.
• Experience of working in a compliance environment. 
• An ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner. 
• An aptitude for problem solving. 
• A methodical approach to tasks with a strong focus on attention to detail.  
• Experience in collating and summarising data. 
• Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines.
• Consistently work at the standard required by the team and business. 
• A willing and flexible attitude to working hours to support team and business needs, as required