Group Regulatory Compliance Manager (Market Integrity / Professional Ethics / Training / Reporting) – Abidjan, Cote D’Ivoire

Job Description:

Our client, a large financial institution is currently seeking to employ a Group Regulatory Compliance Manager, Reporting to the Group Compliance Director, the Group Regulatory Compliance Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the strategy and processes focused on protecting client interests, market integrity, professional ethics and the management of regulatory projects (such as FATCA) and ensuring the application of regulatory standards and the harmonization of practices in all countries where the group operates.

Responsibilities:

Protection of customer interests:

• Ensure that company practices respect the rights and interests of customers, in accordance with current regulations.
• Implement procedures to ensure transparency and fairness in customer relations.

Market Integrity:

• Ensure compliance with the rules guaranteeing the proper functioning and transparency of financial markets.
• Monitor transactions to detect and prevent market manipulation or insider trading.

Professional ethics:

• Promote and ensure compliance with ethical standards within the company.
• Develop professional ethics training and awareness programs for employees.

Management of regulatory projects (e.g. FATCA):

• Lead the company's compliance with international regulations such as FATCA.
• Coordinate cross-functional projects linked to regulatory developments, in collaboration with the relevant departments.
• Regulatory monitoring and advice
• Ensure constant monitoring of relevant legislative and regulatory developments.
• Advise management and various teams on the implications of new regulations and propose appropriate action plans.

Training and awareness:

• Develop and deliver training and awareness programs for group employees, with an emphasis on banking regulations (Circular No. 04-2017/CB/C) and FATF recommendations.
• Promote a culture of compliance within the group, in line with the principles of Circular No. 04-2017/CB/C.

Reporting:

• Prepare periodic reports on the group's financial security activities for the attention of the Group Compliance Director.
• Contribute to the production of regulatory reports, in accordance with the requirements of Circular No. 04-2017/CB/C.

Travels

• The position requires frequent travel across different geographies to meet with regulators and local teams.

Team management

• Organize and supervise the activity and all services under his responsibility.
• Nurture and coordinate collaborations between teams.
• Set individual and collective performance objectives, monitor their achievement and evaluate performance
• Identify individual and collective support needs.
• Lead and unite teams and generate support and motivation.
• Contribute in conjunction with HR to the various key processes: recruitment, integration, training, mobility, remuneration, etc.
• Facilitate the flow of information and interactions between teams as well as with other members of management and other departments
• Be attentive to the prevention of psychosocial risks within management and ensure good coordination with HR stakeholders.

Risks and compliance

• Ensure the implementation of internal procedures regarding compliance, governance and ethics within management
• Be responsible for the ongoing monitoring of his/her division
• Ensure, in conjunction with the relevant departments, the proper adaptation and use of material and IT resources

Reporting

• Oversee the design and updating of management dashboards and activity reports as well as the organization of related monitoring committees

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Hold a minimum Bac + 4/5 diploma in Risk Management/Audit/Banking/Business School or equivalent
• Demonstrate a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in banking, including 5 years in regulatory compliance with a good knowledge of the regulatory texts of the WAEMU zone. Significant experience in team management and in-depth knowledge of the banking sector.
• French essential, proficiency in other languages desired (English in particular)

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of regulations
• Data analysis
• Mastery of compliance software
• Risk management

Professional Skills

• Skills Developer
• Leadership and communication
• Autonomy and sense of initiative
• Spirit of synthesis

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Willing and able to relocate to Abidjan, Ivory Coast or any other representative countries
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to [email protected]

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Lara Joubert

Recruitment Specialist

CA Global | Finance

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