Job Description

• Maintain vigilance over developments in the local regulatory environment to proactively manage the potential regulatory risk exposure of affected divisions/departments
• Advise business/support units on compliance laws, rules and standards, including keeping them informed of the developments in this area
• Educate staff on regulatory compliance issues and acting as point of contact for regulatory compliance queries from staff
• Perform gap analysis on new/revised guidelines issued by regulators and follow up on action plans
• Discuss and resolve with regulators on regulatory issues and areas requiring clarifications
• Develop solutions to address specific challenges faced by the Bank in regulatory compliance matters including impact assessments
• Keeping abreast of developing legislation
• Provide training on regulations
• To relief the compliance officers from the RCU team from time to time, when required.

• Proven experience of at least 8 years in legal, compliance, regulatory or consulting work preferably in the financial services industry.
• Degree from a recognized university or professional qualification in law, accounting or related field
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication, and presentation skills
• Self-starter who is able to prioritise and manage multiple work streams
• Researching and writing policies and position papers on targeted technical issues
• Ability to apply highly technical rules in a pragmatic and commercial manner
• Prior working experience as Compliance Officer, External Auditor or Internal Auditor in the financial services industry is a definite advantage