Group Compliance Officer

Organistation

Our client is a well-known, international and ambitious trust office. They are a leading provider of trustee and SPV services to the global structured finance industry in general and the securitization market in particular. This is a professional, international-oriented organisation that is growing. Our client offers excellent (international) career opportunities, a dynamic working environment in the Amsterdam area and a competitive salary with excellent benefits package.

For the Amsterdam office, we are currently looking for a Group Compliance Officer whom will report to the Board of Directors.  You are responsible for the Corporate Compliance Program, functioning as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues within the organization. You will acts as a sounding board for the Board of Directors and the Business Unit Directors on compliance area. The position ensures the Board of Directors, management and employees are in compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory bodies, the company policies and procedures are being followed and the behaviour in the organization meets the company’s Code of Conduct

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct and secure the integrity of the client related operations.
• Collaborates with other departments (Finance, HR, Internal Audit) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution.
• Develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
• Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and Code of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.
• Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
• Reports to the Board of Directors on a regular basis regarding the status of compliance policies, the execution of the compliance procedures, the results of checks carried out and on developments in compliance area

Candidate profile

• University degree (Law or Finance), a Compliance qualification is an advantage
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in a trust organization
• Demonstrated leadership
• Familiarity with operational, financial and quality assurance procedures and regulations is a must
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Business minded, able to set priorities right, flexible and highly accurate

Interested?

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