Senior Compliance Officer

Senior Compliance Officer

The GraceKennedy Financial Group seeks to identify an individual looking for an excellent opportunity to progress his/her career, and who possesses the vision and energy to help drive dynamic changes across the Group, in the following capacity:

SENIOR COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an effective compliance monitoring programme, including creating and regularly updating policies and procedures, compliance matrices, checklists, and other monitoring tools to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and maintain anti-money laundering, counter-financing of terrorism, and counter-proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) programmes and ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
• Ensure the timely submission of AML/CFT/CPF-related reports and other required documentation to regulatory bodies.
• Prepare, review, and submit quarterly reports and present findings to Audit Committees and Boards of Directors.
• Coordinate and participate in reviews to assess compliance levels of Business Units, including document reviews, interviews, and process assessments, to evaluate adherence to corporate policies, internal procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in projects as the compliance subject matter expert and provide guidance on new products, services, systems, and initiatives to ensure compliance considerations are integrated throughout development and implementation.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies on all compliance-related matters.

Minimum Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Management Studies, Finance, Accounts, or equivalent.
• Compliance certification (e.g., Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist).
• Five to six years’ experience in compliance (preferred), internal audit, or operations in the financial sector.
• Knowledge of the Regulations and Acts governing the Financial Services Industry.
• Knowledge of regulations governing Anti-Money Laundering and the Prevention of Terrorist Financing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong understanding of information technology and operating environments in financial institutions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to develop policy and procedure documentation.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.