Head of Legal and Compliance

One of our key clients, a multi-jurisdictional player in the financial services sector, is looking to engage a Head of Legal and Compliance to join its team of professionals.

Duties:

• Implementing compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and checklists including updating such documents in line with regulatory developments and the Group’s requirements
• Ensuring the implementation of compliance diaries
• Implementing/carrying out tasks emanating from multiple compliance monitoring programs
• Supporting the employees on regulatory queries including matters related to AML/CFT
• Preparation of compliance reports for Boards and Compliance Committees
• Tackling regulatory issues and interpretation of applicable legislation and/or regulations
• Assisting the respective MLRO with AML/CFT and any other ad hoc issues as required
• Assisting the respective MLRO with the completion of the Annual Compliance Report for  the FIAU
• Supporting employees on matters pertaining to Data Protection in line with GDPR
• Ensuring compliance with the ongoing application and monitoring of GDPR requirements
• Maintaining and developing a compliance culture with all legislation and regulations applicable to the company
• Supporting the management team when/if necessary on any external compliance services that may be provided to clients

Skill-sets and Requirements

• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, are essential for this role
• Proactive attitude
• Can-do' approach to work

Education & Experience

• A qualification in compliance/finance or the equivalent
• A minimum of seven + years of experience in a similar role within financial services
• Proficient working knowledge of related legislation and regulation
• Must be in possession of a Law Degree

Job Reference: MQ731