Compliance Officer at Interswitch

Department: Group Legal & Compliance
Job Type: Permanent

Job Description

• The Compliance Officer is expected to deliver on approved Compliance plan, policies, procedures, processes and drive the achievement of overall objectives of the Compliance function.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with the Business and Support units
• Provide support and advice on compliance issues eg new business, new products, new regulatory initiatives
• Provide guidance on compliance requirements
• Monitor activities within the Business units and investigate potential problem areas
• Assist the Business units with resolution of compliance audit issues
• Conduct monitoring exercises in Business and Support units
• Assist as and when required, in the development, drafting and updating of procedures/processes/policies and related training programmes/manuals and the delivery of training that is tailored to the Business and Support unit needs
• Monitor effectively the level of compliance with policies such as Conflict of Interest Policy, Gift and Entertainment Policy, Whistle-blower Policy, Code of Conduct, etc
• Develop and drive Interswitch’s KYC/Customer Due Diligence program Keep abreast with Interswitch AML operations, standards and controls
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc compliance reports
• Escalate significant regulatory non-compliance matters and developments to the Team Lead, Compliance
• Assist with the review of developed training material pertaining to compliance matters such as AML/ CFT, Anti-Bribery and Corruption, etc
• Attend to relevant projects or reviews and give input and perform allocated tasks in terms of all projects concerning Compliance
• Assist in providing AML/CFT support to Operational areas to ensure effective implementation of controls and processes
• Develop, update and maintain Compliance Rule Book Assist in compliance measures and determine appropriate remedial action plans (including, where necessary, timeframes and responsibilities)
• Conduct periodic compliance Awareness and Training.

Requirements

• B.Sc in any discipline
• Minimum of 2 years compliance experience in a Financial or Payment industry
• Professional qualification like ACAMS or DCP.