Compliance Officer

Job description / Role

•The Compliance Officer will oversee the companies Risk and Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates risk and compliance issues/concerns within the organisation.

•Develops, initiates, maintains and revised policies and procedures for the general operation of the Risk and Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages the day-to-day operation of the Program.

•Develops and periodically reviews and updates the Business Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.

•Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk and develops/implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

•Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.

•Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance issues/concerns within the organisation are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.

•Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.

•Provides reports on a regular basis, and as requested, to keep the senior management and Board of Directors informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

•Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.

•Establishes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including an effective compliance training program for all employees and managers.

•Monitors the performance of the Risk and Compliance Program and related activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Requirements

•Minimum 3 years related work experience.
•A Bachelor’s degree required
•Strong writing and verbal skills
•High attention to detail
•Strict work ethics
•Excellent research, problem-solving and negotiation skills
•Must be fluent in Arabic, and English

About the Company

A leading exchange company.