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Our client, a leading Fund Services business with a global presence are looking to recruit an Assistant Manager - Risk and Compliance, with a primary focus on further enhancing the strong R&C culture within the organisation. This includes a proactive Risk & Compliance advisory service that supports the UK R&C Team, Money Laundering Compliance Officer and Compliance & Nominated Officers. Mentoring and training of more junior members 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.
• Completing ad-hoc Risk & Compliance projects.
• 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.
• 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.
