Compliance Executive

Compliance Executive
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Date Posted: Apr ‎12, ‎2023

Description
The successful applicant will be part of the Apex Compliance Solutions service
offering and performing and providing Compliance, AML, regulatory risk
services to regulated entities across ADGM and DFSA, with scope for exposure
to other international jurisdictions as part of the wider global compliance
servicing.
The role of the Compliance & Money Laundering Reporting Officer will include
the following responsibilities and tasks:
* Liaising with the DFSA/FSRA for compliance-related matters
* Keeping up to date with the relevant DFSA/FSRA rules, regulations and requirements
* Review of compliance and internal control procedures and ensuring that they are in adherence with the firm's Compliance and other manuals, as well as all applicable legislation
* Ensuring that the firm's Compliance Manual and related documents are kept up to date
* Providing guidance (and assistance where relevant) to senior management and employees of the firm on DFSA/FSRA compliance-related matters
* Administering firm policies in relation to managing conflict of interests, personal account transactions, use of marketing material, etc.,
* Establishing and maintaining relevant systems, controls and policies in relation to anti-money laundering laws applicable to the firm
* Providing or coordinating relevant AML training to the employees of the firm
* Reviewing and updating the firm's AML manual as required
* Performing requisite AML-related risk assessments and due diligence checks Acting as point of contact for internal and external Suspicious Transaction reports
* Liaising with the relevant authorities, as may be required, in relation to the firm's AML matters.
* Overseeing staff awareness and training on compliance matters
* Providing necessary compliance related training to employees and assist in enhancing a culture of compliance
* Handling communications with the DFSA/FSRA, obtaining approvals as required and notifying the regulator as required for all compliance-related matters
* Overseeing submission of regulatory returns by the firm
* Maintaining records and registers as required under applicable rules and regulations, including, without limitation, registers in relation to breaches, complaints, suspicious transactions, training, etc.,
* Reporting to and liaising with the SEO, Group Compliance Officer and the Board, as required, on compliance related matters
* Management of the firm's internal and external compliance reporting processes
* Implementing and updating the firm's Compliance Monitoring Program
* AML Business Risk Assessments as required
* Handling other ad-hoc compliance-related projects that may be assigned from time to time. Monitoring, as relevant, compliance by the funds that the firm administers with applicable rules and regulations and other international guidelines and regulations; and ensure a high standard of delivery to clients
* Manage production of client daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual requirements
* Ensure deliverables are produced and reviewed to a high standard and delivered in a timely manner
* Ensure deliverables are produced in line with the appropriate regulatory standards, local regulations, policies and procedures
* Build excellent working relationships with clients
* Strong interpersonal, team work and attention to detail
* Ensure all work undertaken complies with the client's documentation, relevant regulatory requirements and anti-money laundering regulations
* Review and recommend changes to client deliverable processes
Skills Required:

Has relevant experience in a similar role incorporating the above functions,
* Quick to grasp and implement knowledge
* Has strong PC skills including Word, Excel and Powerpoint
* Possess excellent interpersonal and written communications skills
* A proactive team player with a positive attitude towards problem resolution with strong attention to detail
* Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
What you will get in return:
* A high level of visibility within a large organisation on an upwards trajectory
* The ability to define marketing processes to drive innovation and have a tangible impact on the business
* Be part of a dynamic and fast-paced team that makes a genuine impact on the business
* Exposure to all aspects of the business, cross-jurisdiction
* The opportunity to innovate, bring discipline to brand activity and really make a difference
Additional information:
We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject
to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity,
marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation,
socio-economic, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental
disability. Any hiring decision are made on the basis of skills,
qualifications and experiences.

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