As a Compliance - Monitoring and Testing Senior Officer - Senior Associate in our global/regional Compliance teams, you will effectively partner with Line of Business (LOB), including Internal Audit, Operational Risk and other Control functions. You will need knowledge and experience in Compliance, as well as familiarity with regulatory and/or audit best practices.
Job responsibilities
- Perform an independent assessment of the design and effectiveness of controls executed by the lines of business and corporate functions through Monitoring activities and Testing activities to validate compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as external laws, rules and regulations and identify any remediation that is required;
- Execute issue validations to ensure effectiveness of action plans implemented by the LOBs/Corporate Functions for reviews performed;
- Collaborates with the Compliance and Operational Risk Officers on engagements including developing test scripts, collaboration on issue discussions, business meetings and drafting of final reports;
- Use independent judgment as well as technical, operational, and regulatory experience to perform tasks.
Required qualifications, skills and capabilities
- Bachelor Degree in accounting, economics, finance or other related subjects;
- 3 plus years of experience in Compliance, Internal or External Audit or Risk functions
- Understanding of internal controls, with the ability to assess risk mitigation taking into account the process and the characteristics of the business;
- Highly organized and detail-oriented;
- Strong analytical and communication skills;
- Team oriented with strong interpersonal skills and multi-cultural understanding;
- Self-motivated, driven, proactive, personable, and have excellent and efficient communication;
- Problem solver with the ability to work effectively with key stakeholders using strong influencing skills;
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, prioritize workflow with minimal supervision and meet deadlines;
- Ability to make sound decisions, including escalation where appropriate;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Preferred qualifications, skills and capabilities
- Understanding/experience of Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-money Laundering (AML), OFAC and Sanctions preferred but not required
- Experience in the financial services industry is preferred