Compliance Officer

Expertise Recruitment

  • Kuwait City
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Job Description :
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive compliance program.
  • Draft a proposal for compliance policies and procedures, encompassing the institution's activities, operations, systems, and controls.
  • Update the institution's policies on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing, including preparing necessary evidence and procedures for implementation, considering legal status across jurisdictions.
  • Monitor adherence to compliance policies, laws, regulations, and ethical standards, as per establishment agreements and internal policies.
  • Assess and identify compliance risks associated with various institution activities across jurisdictions.
  • Prepare and submit periodic compliance monitoring reports to executive management.
  • Review existing and proposed policies and procedures to ensure alignment with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Review institution procedures, practices, and documents to mitigate compliance risks.
  • Implement necessary actions based on administrative observations from external auditors' reports to ensure compliance.
  • Foster a culture of compliance within the institution and raise awareness of its importance.
  • Investigate suspicious transactions related to institution activities.
  • Report suspicious transactions involving money laundering or terrorism financing to executive management using designated reporting channels.
  • Prepare required periodic reports on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in law, business administration, finance, accounting, economics, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in compliance within the financial sector.
  • Proficient in legal requirements, monitoring, auditing, and policy implementation.
  • Strong understanding of local and international compliance laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Ability to train institution employees on compliance matters.
  • Expertise in anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing mechanisms.
  • Proficiency in Arabic and English.
  • Strong analytical and risk management skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, and PowerPoint.

Expertise Recruitment

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