Job title: Compliance Assistant
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Functional Expertise: Legal/Compliance
Salary type: Monthly
Location: Port-Louis
Job published: 05/06/2025
Job ID: 45042
Contact name: Stéphani Modeste-Rouget

Job Description

Our client, a well-known player in the financial sector, is recruiting a Compliance Assistant

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design, implementation and review of Compliance policies, procedures, systems and processes 
  • Assist in planning, executing and monitoring compliance projects to ensure timely and effective delivery 
  • Keep abreast of new legislative and regulatory developments, industry best practices and ensure that policies, procedures, systems and processes are kept up to date accordingly 
  • Undertake compliance reviews to assess compliance with laws and regulations and internal policies & procedures and prepare compliance review reports 
  • Assist in responding to queries promptly and provide advice on compliance matters to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures and relevant laws and regulations
  • Regularly update and maintain watchlists, including sanction lists, PEPs lists, and adverse media databases
  • Help in the preparation of compliance reports on regulatory matters for submission to Senior Management and Board of Directors both on a regular and ad-hoc basis
  • Assist in the preparation and delivery of trainings and awareness programs
  • Collaborate with Compliance Specialists and Senior Compliance Specialists in the smooth running of regulatory inspections and independent audits
  • Assist in addressing data protection matters and provide guidance to employees in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations
  • Work in close collaboration with Compliance Specialists and Senior Compliance Specialists and assist them in the discharge of day-to-day duties and achieving compliance objectives
  • Perform any other cognate duties aligned to business requirements

 Candidate’s Profile

  • University degree and/or professional qualification in Finance or Law or Management or any other related field
  • Have at least 1 or 2 years’ working experience in a similar position
  • Have an excellent command of English and French, both written and spoken
  • Have effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Have good time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Be an excellent team player
  • Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  • Be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Use discretion regarding confidential material and adhere to the code of ethics

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