External Compliance Officer
Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch)
The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.
Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.
That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.
Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.
For our business, for clients, and for you
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acting as MLRO/DMLRO/CO on regulated client entities of Apex companies (Mauritius campus) and carry out duties as per local regulatory requirements, including amongst others:
- oversight of compliance monitoring program and conducting CDD testing & transaction monitoring
- preparing periodic report to Board of client entities and presenting the reports to the board of directors of client entities
- monitoring of remedial actions for areas of non-compliance identified as part of testing conducted
- ensure AML/CFT Policy of client entities is aligned to local regulatory requirements and same is re-assessed on an annual basis
- prepare Business risk assessments for client entities on an annual basis
- assist on AML/CFT independent audit for client entities
- assist on regulatory inspections including offsite and onsite inspections
- prepare and maintain relevant registers as may be required under regulation
- provide guidance to team on AML/CFT queries, risk assessments and other queries
- Assist line manager in day-to-day work including amongst others:
- design, review and update formats of compliance reports, including Compliance KPI
- assist in design and drafting of AML/CFT policies and procedures, and business risk assessments where necessary for client entities
- assist in preparation of AML/CFT training
- assist in training, coaching and guiding of junior staffs in team
- review of work of junior staffs in team
- Monitor developments in local regulatory landscape and suggest implementation plans based on impact;
- Liaise with local authorities such as FSC /ROC/FIU;
- Reporting to line manager on KPIs, compliance breaches, assigned task
- Attending AML training and ensuring training log is updated as and when required
- Update timesheets in line with Apex policy
- Update sharepoint/citrix or any other systems used by Apex and ensure completeness on a live basis and ensure all files are in order. No file / archiving on emails or on desktop or one drive at all times
- Ensure use of knowledge academy for compulsory trainings and meet training deadlines
- Adaption to all technology already deployed and that will be made available through Apex
LEADERSHIP AND PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
- Assist with training, supervision of subordinates/team members as the business expands.
- Foster and maintain strong team spirit and a healthy working atmosphere.
- Support line manager to monitor cost drivers and identify reductions initiatives, and reduce operational losses yearly.
- Assist line manager to identify, develop and retain key talent as well as own the succession plan for the teams.
- Act as a technical resource to the team in order to deliver an excellent service
- Collaborate with technology and other teams to agree and prioritise programme goals and objectives as well as intellectual property development.
- Ensure adaption to all technology already deployed and that will be made available through Apex.
Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.