We have been exclusively retained to recruit for a Compliance Assurance role with an international financial services provider. Join a world-leading, international financial services provider with a reputation for excellence. Operating across multiple jurisdictions, the firm values results, fosters relationships, and celebrates its achievements. If you are a collaborative professional looking for a dynamic environment, consider this opportunity to join their compliance team
Responsibilities:
Management Oversight
*Act as the senior Compliance lead, advising the first line on control effectiveness and regulatory requirements.
*Support regulatory responses, issue management, and assurance resolutions.
*Represent Compliance in local meetings, ensuring strategic updates reach relevant jurisdictions.
*Directly manage the CVT team, fostering a cohesive team culture.
Compliance Validation Testing & Issue Management
*Oversee issue resolution from internal/external reviews, collaborating across all defence lines.
*Lead CVT activities per the approved plan, ensuring timely issue tracking and resolution.
*Align issue management with Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) programs.
*Enhance testing processes to target actual organisational risks.
*Monitor testing outcomes to identify trends and communicate insights to management.
Compliance Advisory
*Develop frameworks to address control process issues, supporting program management.
*Coordinate with jurisdictional teams on complex cases and escalations.
*Design reporting metrics to track and highlight program progress for management review.
Skills & Qualifications
*7+ years in financial auditing, compliance assurance, or SOX testing.
*University degree required; a recognised Compliance/Risk designation (e.g., ACAMS) is desirable.
*Strong written, problem-solving, and regulatory knowledge in a banking context.
*Experience in risk assessments, process mapping, and high ethical standards for confidentiality.