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Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer at BIFM BOTSWANA

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Applications Invited for a Leading Role in Financial Services Sector

Gaborone, Botswana - BIFM Botswana is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Risk & Compliance Officer to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a risk-aware environment within the company and its subsidiaries by supporting the execution of the enterprise risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities

  • Annually perform BIFM and BIFM Unit Trusts money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessments and prepares a report for approval.
  • Conducts compliance checks on documents and sign off on behalf of compliance (i.e. KYC checks), including enhanced due diligence on high-risk clients.
  • Conducts Anti-Money Laundering (AML) assessments and ensure that processes and systems meet company policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
  • Conducts training sessions for employees to raise awareness of policies and procedures to ensure compliance across the organization.
  • Assist in the design and implementation of an effective data privacy compliance program by identifying gaps and developing solutions and controls to address potential threats to personal data.
  • Coordinates submission as and when of license renewal, product approvals and key controllers.

Requirements

Education

  • Degree in Accounting / Finance or any relevant undergraduate qualification.
  • Or a part qualified CA with some practical experience in auditing asset managers (external audit, internal audit).

Experience

  • 3-4 years of relevant work experience in a risk/compliance environment within the financial services sector.
  • Asset management experience is an advantage.

Additional Qualifications

  • Any other compliance or risk-related qualification such as ACAMS would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

  • Self-assurance and a confident manner.
  • A self-starter who shows initiative and assumes responsibility for projects.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Established negotiation skills and sound judgment.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks within strict time frames within a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

  • Attractive remuneration package with benefits.
  • Opportunity to work in a leading financial services company.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application by July 03, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Communication will be made to shortlisted candidates only.