Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, review, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks to ensure adherence to applicable regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Monitor changes in laws, regulations, and regulatory expectations, assess their impact on business operations, and recommend necessary actions.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and compliance reviews to identify potential gaps, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Provide compliance advice and guidance to business units and management on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Monitor and test compliance controls to evaluate effectiveness and ensure ongoing compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
• Investigate compliance incidents, breaches, complaints, and regulatory issues, and oversee the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports, regulatory filings, and management updates in a timely and accurate manner.
• Coordinate and support internal audits, external audits, regulatory examinations, and inspections.
• Develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programs to promote understanding of compliance obligations and ethical business conduct.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, registers, and documentation, including policy management, incident tracking, and regulatory correspondence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance practices.
• Support the continuous improvement of the organization's compliance framework and foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, internal audit, legal, or regulatory affairs.
• Professional compliance certifications are an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate governance principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Strong communication, report-writing, and stakeholder management abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.