Senior Legal and Compliance Officer
Required Skills
Bachelors Degree in Law Communication Compliance Coordination Due Diligence Law Leadership Microsoft Office Organisational and Time Management Regulatory Research TeamworkJob Description
Job Description
Company Introduction
Our client is a bank offering local and international corporate accounts and corporate lending for various sectors.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
- Supervise the development, implementation, and upkeep of policies and procedures to uphold legal and regulatory standards within the company;
- Conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory research to support informed decision-making by the Legal and Compliance team;
- Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings, as well as manage responses effectively;
- Review and analyze due diligence documentation and processes to ensure thorough examination and compliance;
- Maintain and update the regulatory calendar to ensure timely compliance with all deadlines and obligations;
- Support customer reviews and ensure meticulous upkeep of all legal and compliance records, documents, correspondence, and reports;
- Implement streamlined organizational and retrieval systems for efficient management of records.
Experience
- Possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Legal and Compliance role;
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, or a related field; advanced degrees or professional certifications (e.g., JD, LLB, LLM, CCEP) will be considered as an asset;
- Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with legal and compliance software tools;
- Exhibit a profound understanding of Company Law and banking regulatory compliance frameworks;
- Display a comprehensive grasp of legal principles, regulatory standards, and best practices in compliance management;
- Previous experience within Credit or Financial Institutions is highly desirable, along with a thorough understanding of sector-specific regulations and compliance challenges.
Personal Skills
- Demonstrate leadership and integrity;
- Strong teamwork and communication skills;
- Highly organized and analytical;
- Efficient time management and task prioritization;
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment;
- Proficient in researching and understanding legal regulations;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing legal documents and reports.