Compliance Officer at Gecenyi Group

Job Description

• Compliance Officers have a duty to their employer to work with management and staff to identify and manage regulatory risk.
• Their objective is to ensure that an organization has internal controls that adequately measure and manage the risks it faces.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
• Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents
• Educating and training employees
• Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program
• Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
• Draft and revise company policies
• Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
• Evaluate business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk
• Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed
• Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
• Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices
• Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance
• Keep abreast of internal standards and business goals

Requirements

• B.Sc / BA in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field
• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer (3-5 years)
• Experience in risk management
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering, or AML)
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Excellent communication skills
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Business acumen
• Teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Professional certification is an advantage.