Seeking to recruit for a Legal and Compliance Officer to join a leading company within the financial services.
Duties Include:
• Oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures to ensure company compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct in-depth legal and regulatory research and analysis to assist the Legal and Compliance team in making well-informed decisions.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and responses.
• Review and analyze due diligence documentation and processes to ensure thorough vetting and compliance.
• Handling the regulatory calendar in a timely manner and compliance with all regulatory deadlines and requirements
• Assist in customer reviews
• Ensure the accurate and up-to-date maintenance of all legal and compliance records, documents, correspondence, and reports, implementing efficient organizational and retrieval systems.
Requirements:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Very good of understanding of Company Law and banking regulatory compliance
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience within Credit or Financial Institutions is considered an asset
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Legal and Compliance role, preferably within a senior position
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., JD, LLB, LLM, CCEP) is highly preferred
• Comprehensive understanding of legal principles, regulatory standards, and best practices in compliance management
• Good analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
An attractive salary package is being offered to the selected candidate commensurate with experience.