Our client an international company is recruiting a Monitoring and Surveillance Associate (Temporary). The Associate is responsible for ensuring that all allocated cases are completed as per procedures and timeframes. The position reports to Country Compliance Manager in Mauritius.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the workflow for all allocated cases
• Review, update and upload CDD information and documentation provided by clients during onboarding and ongoing reviews of Retail banking clients
• Ensure that a detailed Source of Wealth and Funds rationale is held for each relationship, and where required, corroborating this information using public sources or documentation obtained directly from the Client.
• Review the tax documentation provided by the client
• Undertake adverse media searches to identify potential high-risk factors; Escalate potential matches to the relevant Jurisdictional Compliance teams
• Analysis of the client summary completed by the Front Office team and ensuring they have documented the client accurately
• Liaise with Cayman and Halifax offices to obtain required information and progress through reviews

Training and Development

• Ensure strong familiarity with the Bank’s Group Financial Crime Minimum Standards and Operating Procedures.
• Once training is completed, ensure all allocated cases are completed within the target timeframes.
• Ensure that a Quality Assurance pass rate of 80% is achieved on all cases
• Management and prioritisation of personal workload
• Adherence to company’s Code of Conduct and Ethics and Client confidentiality policies

Key Competencies

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in Due Diligence or Compliance area related to KYC, AML and CTF
• Previous work experience with a bank or financial services company would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• General understanding of IT systems used in the KYC area
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Proactive Talent Solutions reserves the right:

To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.

Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.

Our client in the insurance sector is recruiting a Compliance Specialist

Responsibilities  

• Help to develop, maintain and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of the compliance program  
• Collaborate with other departments to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution  
• Consult with the Manager of the Compliance department to resolve difficult legal or compliance issues  
• Monitor, and as necessary coordinate compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all legal activities  
• Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or required, keep the Manager of the department informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts  
• Ensure proper reporting of violations or potential violations to the Manager of the department  
• Conduct random client file reviews to assess adherence to internal procedures, and issue relevant reports for the Manager  
• Assist the Manager in the monitoring of Anti Money Laundering requirements, answering queries and monitoring adherence to the company’s procedures  
• Assist with the maintenance and development of training for the staff  
• Perform any other cognate duties aligned to business requirements  

Candidate’s Profile  

• University degree and/or professional qualification in Banking, Law, Finance or Management or any other related field 
• Have at least 3 years’ working experience in the Compliance field in the financial services industry. Experience in the Banking sector would be an advantage. 
• Have sound knowledge of Banking Laws and Guidelines issued by the Bank of Mauritius
• Have an excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken  
• Have good interpersonal skills  
• Be an excellent team player  
• Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines  
• Use discretion regarding confidential material and adhere to the code of ethics  

Proactive reserves the right:

To call only the shortlisted candidates for interview.

Not to make any appointment following this advertisement nor to assign any reason whatsoever for accepting or rejecting any candidate.