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Trinidad and Tobago: Compliance Officer Duties at Telecommunications Services

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In a move to strengthen its compliance program, Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (TSTT) has announced a vacancy for a Compliance Officer. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the company conducts its business in full compliance with all laws and regulations, as well as professional and international standards.

Job Summary

As a key member of the Human Resources department, the Compliance Officer will develop and maintain a robust Compliance Programme that helps directors, management, and employees conduct operations and activities ethically and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The officer will also provide advice on compliance matters and assist in ensuring that all relevant legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Key Functions

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for:

  • Developing, reviewing, and coordinating the company’s Compliance Programme to ensure it is up-to-date with current legislative and regulatory requirements.
  • Advising the company on its obligations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOI) and other laws and regulations, and ensuring that these obligations are reflected in compliance returns.
  • Preparing quarterly reports detailing TSTT’s compliance status, monitoring action plans for addressing compliance breaches, and collaborating with internal departments on compliance issues.
  • Assisting with the preparation of compliance training programs and monitoring the compliance landscape to advise the company on required amendments and updates to relevant compliance guidelines.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must:

  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
  • Hold a Legal Education Certificate (LEC) as evidence of admission to practice law as an Attorney-at-Law in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Have a Professional Certificate in Compliance and training in Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
  • Have at least seven years’ experience as an Attorney-at-Law in Trinidad and Tobago, with a minimum of two years’ experience in compliance-related work.
  • Possess knowledge of applicable laws and have experience in developing and managing compliance monitoring programs.

Closing Date

The deadline for applications is Thursday, February 23rd, 2023. Interested candidates should submit their application to [insert contact information].