Compliance Officer

Overview: Our client, a well-established hedge fund manager, are seeking a Compliance Officer to join their team. They believe that employing exceptional talent is critical to their long-term success. Their teams are composed of highly qualified, passionate, and market-savvy individuals who operate with honesty and integrity. The successful candidate will be assisting, and reporting to, the Compliance Manager. In addition, the successful candidate may report into other department heads.Responsibilities:Collaborating with the Compliance Manager and Management in setting and driving the following policies and procedures for a new business unit:AML RMCP policyRisk Management framework,Compliance Management frameworkResearch into legislative changesEffective implementation of compliance plans and monitoring programmesEnsure proper reporting to regulatory authorities as requiredAssist in managing the risk and behaviour of the business by ensuring alignment with internal policies and procedures as well as external regulatory requirementsConducting internal reviews and audits i.e., check within various business departments to compare professional standards, check for accepted best business practices and minimise risk to the businessQualifications and Competencies: A bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies and ManagementRE 1 and RE 3Expert knowledge of financial services laws: FAIS, FSRA, FICA, POCA, POCDATARA, CISCA, CoFI, POPIA and EU GDPRA keen interest in financial markets and instrumentsExtensive knowledge of industry and its trends with an eye towards the futureDisplays absolute integrity and honesty in all work-related interactions Skills and Attributes:Self-starter, analytical, proactive problem solver.Ability to think holistically, learn quickly, and think outside the box.Highly organised with attention to detail.Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.Ability to be adaptive and to thrive in a demanding environment.