Overview
Senior Compliance Officer Jobs in Port Louis, Mauritius at Confidential Careers
Title: Senior Compliance Officer
Company: Confidential Careers
Location: Port Louis, Mauritius
Description:
The Senior Compliance Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The role serves as a key advisor to senior management and the Board of Directors on compliance, regulatory, anti-money laundering (AML), and corporate governance matters while fostering a strong culture of compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Compliance Program, Policies, and Procedures in line with evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, circulars, and regulatory guidance, assessing their impact on the business and ensuring timely implementation.
- Lead compliance risk assessments and identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance, regulatory, and legal risks associated with new products, services, business initiatives, and marketing campaigns.
- Oversee the organization's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and review and approve legal agreements, contracts, account opening documentation, KYC files, and third-party due diligence processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborate closely with Internal Audit, External Auditors, Legal Counsel, Risk Management, and business units to ensure effective compliance oversight.
- Design and deliver compliance awareness and training programs for employees and management on regulatory obligations, AML, ethics, and anti-bribery requirements.
Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Master's degree is an advantage.
- Minimum of 6 –10 years of progressive experience in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Regulatory Affairs, preferably within the Financial Services or Capital Markets industry.
- Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks, AML/CTF regulations, sanctions requirements, anti-bribery laws, and financial markets regulations.
