Vacancy Name
Advisory & Monitoring Compliance Officer
Employment Type
Full-Time
Location
Role Profile
We are seeking an Advisory & Monitoring Compliance Officer to join our dynamic Compliance Team at Mediolanum.
This role will be focused on advising on, implementing and monitoring the regulatory compliance framework for our Irish entities Mediolanum International Funds Ltd and Mediolanum International Life Ltd, contributing to the ongoing compliance activities of both entities to align with regulations, industry best practice and Mediolanum Group policies.
As part of the Risk and Compliance Team, the candidate will interact with all the business teams and represent the Irish operations to the Mediolanum Compliance Group.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. They will already have gained experience in regulatory and compliance frameworks and can display skill, energy and passion so as to gain a rapid understanding of the compliance obligations and activities as they relate to aspects of our different business lines, and to be part of a growing team implementing our compliance strategy and philosophy across the organisation.
Duties
1. Support the Head of Compliance to implement and manage the compliance plan and framework to ensure compliance with regulatory obligations (including UCITS, AIFMD, CP86, MIFID II, SFDR, MAR, GDPR, Outsourcing requirements, etc).
2. Perform on-going monitoring and testing of internal control processes to test alignment and effectiveness with applicable laws, rules and regulations including, validating the appropriateness of control processes, recommending improvements as required and collaborating with the business to action those improvements as appropriate.
3. Analyse regulatory and legislative developments and assess their applicability and impact to the business.
4. Advise the business on regulatory compliance matters and the internal control environment to manage compliance risks.
5. Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate policies, procedures and practices to meet existing and upcoming regulatory requirements.
6. Assist in the preparation of compliance reporting to senior stakeholders including internal committees, the Board of Directors, Mediolanum Group committees, as appropriate.
7. Perform and coordinate initial and ongoing (periodic) oversight and due diligence of outsourced service providers, as required as part of the wider business outsourcing framework.
8. Support business projects as required (e.g., regulatory change projects) and/or provide advice to the business to implement or improve the regulatory compliance control environment.
9. Provide training to the business on regulatory compliance risks and internal control frameworks.
10. Assist the team to promote a culture of compliance throughout the business.
Skills & Competencies
1. Proactive and critical thinker who is solutions-focused to resolve issues in a considered and timely way.
2. Organised individual who can self-manage multiple demands, balancing routine work and priority issues as they arise.
3. Knowledge of the regulatory environment as it pertains to Irish financial services companies (knowledge of the cross-border asset management would be an advantage).
4. Ability to respond to guidance, work collaboratively as part of a team and independently as may be required.
5. Display attention to detail in all aspects of work and relationships.
6. Can establish him/herself as a reliable point of contact for internal and external parties.
7. Creating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, both internally and externally, to be a trusted advisor on compliance obligations.
8. Excellent communicator with verbal, written and numeric skills. Italian language skills an advantage.
9. Candidate should be proficient in Microsoft Office products (incl. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Qualifications & Experience
1. 3rd Level Degree, legal content is desirable.
2. At least 3 - 5 years' experience in a financial services environment with relevant experience in a compliance, risk or internal audit function.
3. A formal qualification in Compliance is desirable.
Applications Close Date
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