Senior Compliance Executive/Compliance Officer
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- Port Louis, Mauritius
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as Compliance Officer and/or MLRO/DMLRO for client entities, ensuring full compliance with FSC regulations, FIAMLA, FIAML Regulations, and AML/CFT guidelines.
- Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the company's compliance framework, including internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct periodic compliance reviews of client files and ensure timely statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies, FSC, and MRA.
- Oversee client onboarding and acceptance procedures, including KYC, CDD/EDD, and risk profiling.
- Coordinate with AML/CFT external auditors and ensure timely completion of independent AML/CFT audits.
- Prepare and submit regulatory returns, compliance reports, and board-level documentation.
- Monitor and classify clients under FATCA/CRS, including preparation of filings and declarations.
- Assist in transaction monitoring, flagging unusual activity, and escalating suspicious transactions.
- Maintain and update compliance registers, risk logs, and internal documentation.
- Prepare and review Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Client Risk Assessments (CRA) in line with FSC expectations.
- Ensure clients operate within the scope of their licensed activities, staying abreast of relevant legislation and license conditions.
- Maintain an overview of client data and interactions via the company's CRM system, ensuring compliance records are accurate and up to date.
- Liaise with regulators and coordinate responses to inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries.
- Deliver training sessions to staff and management on compliance, AML/CFT, and regulatory developments.
- Monitor changes in local and international regulations (e.g., FATCA, CRS, EU directives) and advise management accordingly.
- Assist in legal research, drafting correspondence, and contributing to compliance-related publications.
- Any other cognate duties that may be assigned by the reporting Compliance Officer
- LLB, LLM, ACAMS, or a degree in Law, Finance, Management, or related field.
- Minimum 2-6 years of experience in compliance or risk management within financial services or management companies.
- Strong understanding of Mauritius' regulatory landscape and international standards.
- Familiarity with FATCA/CRS, AML/CFT frameworks, and FSC licensing requirements.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with clients' CRM system is a plus.