Risk and Compliance Officer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting the team lead for developing, implementing, and overseeing the risk management and compliance strategies within our organization. This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, a proactive approach to identifying potential risks, and the ability to implement effective mitigation strategies. 

Main Responsibilities  

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Identify, assess and manage risks that can impact the day to day operations of the company. 
• Regularly review and make recommendations on updating the company’s risk management policies, procedures, processes and standards in order to ensure continuous improvement in management and performance
• Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework for the organization. 
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential risks and areas of non-compliance. 
• Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and ensure that the organization is compliant with relevant laws and regulations. 
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to mitigate identified risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 
• Provide guidance and training to staff on risk management and compliance issues. 
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that risk and compliance considerations are integrated into business processes and decision-making. 
• Review if the company has in place adequate systems for monitoring and managing risks it is exposed to. 
• Prepare internal control policies and guidelines and assure their relevance and effectiveness. 
• Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory authorities during audits and examinations. 
• Assisting and reporting team lead with the activities listed above. 
• Prepare reports for management and relevant committees on the organization’s risk and compliance status.

Qualifications and Skills 

• Legal background (LLB or BALLB) 
• Professionalism 
• Analytical Critical Thinking 
• Attention to Detail 
• Adaptability and Flexibility 
• Ethical Judgement 
• Financial Acumen