Risk & Compliance Assistant

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing general support for the Risk and Compliance team who are charged with the development and promotion of the Risk and Compliance and the BCM frameworks.
• Assist with the completion of compliance reviews and risk assessments.
• Monitoring action plans arising from compliance reviews, audit and risk assessments.
• Gathering information to support the completion of Department reports.
• Maintaining departmental registers.
• Monitoring the emails to the Risk and Compliance department to ensure all activities are promptly attended to.
• Assisting with the monitoring of regulatory and legislative changes and the follow-up of action plans developed to ensure compliance with the same.
• Other responsibilities and projects assigned.

SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of reporting procedures and record keeping
• Teamwork skills
• Integrity and professional ethics
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Ms Office

EXPERIENCE (Including sector/industry)

Proven experience as a Compliance Assistant or similar role with a minimum of 3 years. Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.

PROFESSIONAL DEGREE / CERTIFICATION

• BSc/BA in law, finance, business administration or related field.
• ACCA/CPA