HEAD OF LEGAL, RISK & CORPORATE AFFAIRS

The Head of Legal, Risk & Corporate Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight in corporate governance, legal matters, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering/counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Legal, Risk & Corporate Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight in corporate governance, legal matters, enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, and anti-money laundering/counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).

The role will also serve as Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, ensuring adherence to statutory and governance requirements.

Core Responsibilities

Legal  

• Provide legal advice on contracts, partnerships, and related matters.

• Identify and analyze legal issues to provide appropriate guidance on legal, regulatory, and commercial matters.  
• Represent the organization in court when required.

Risk & Compliance

• Oversee the implementation of enterprise-wide risk management frameworks.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, legal, and reputational risks.

•  Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensure Anti-money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) policies and frameworks are maintained.
• Ensure compliance with international and national AML regulations.

Corporate Governance

• Provide oversight of corporate governance matters through the operations of the Board Secretariat as the Corporate Secretary.

Minimum Requirements:

Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of legal aspects of the Financial Services Industry, relevant Acts and Regulations governing the sector, Risk Assessment, Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), and other relevant legislation,.

• Knowledge of Risk & Compliance industry standards in the financial sector.

• Knowledge of Collateral Documentation and related legal procedures

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws Degree from an accredited institution.
• Certificate of Legal Education.
• Member of the Jamaica Bar Association
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in the related areas, in a senior capacity.

• Prior work experience in the financial services industry would be an asset

Skills:

• Strong leadership and relationship management skills
• Excellent probing, analytical, problem-solving skills, time management, and organizational skills.
• Good Judgement
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

We thank all applicants for their submission of interest and advise that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.