Compliance Officer Job Description

We are looking for a Compliance Officer to help our organisation act within the law, its own policies and its commitments. You will monitor regulatory requirements, assess risks, advise the business and build a culture where doing the right thing is the easy thing. You will report to senior management and work with legal, finance, HR and operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor changes in laws, regulations and industry standards that affect the organisation and assess their impact
• Design, maintain and communicate compliance policies, procedures and codes of conduct
• Carry out compliance risk assessments and propose a risk-based monitoring plan
• Run controls, tests and internal reviews, and follow up on corrective actions until they are closed
• Advise managers and teams on compliance questions in a clear and practical way
• Deliver training and awareness sessions to employees
• Handle reports and concerns raised through the whistleblowing channel, with confidentiality and fairness
• Support data protection obligations in cooperation with the data protection officer, where one exists
• Manage relations with regulators, auditors and external advisers
• Prepare compliance reports and indicators for management and the board

Requirements

• Degree in law, finance, business or a related field
• Experience in compliance, legal, audit or risk functions
• Good understanding of the regulatory framework that applies to our sector and country
• Ability to analyse rules and turn them into workable procedures
• Integrity, discretion and the confidence to challenge when necessary
• Excellent written communication and ability to train non-specialists
• Organisation and rigour in documenting controls and decisions

Nice to Have

• Professional certification in compliance, risk or audit
• Experience in a regulated sector such as financial services or healthcare
• Experience with compliance monitoring or case management tools
• Working knowledge of a second language