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Senior Compliance Officer @OnHires

[Hiring] Senior Compliance Officer @OnHires

Apr 03, 2025 - OnHires is hiring a remote Senior Compliance Officer. 💸 Salary: competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. 📍Location: Mauritius.

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Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance for our Investment Dealer License in Mauritius. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with FSC Mauritius regulations, AML/CFT requirements, and global financial standards while supporting the firm's operational integrity.

  • Regulatory Compliance & FSC Engagement:
    • Ensure full compliance with FSC Mauritius regulations, including the Securities Act, Investment Dealer Guidelines, and AML/CFT Act.
    • Overview and preparation of managing regulatory reporting, licensing obligations, and compliance audits.
    • Monitor regulatory developments affecting investment dealers, implementing necessary policy and procedural updates.
    • Maintain and enhance internal policies, risk frameworks, and compliance manuals in line with FSC, FIAMLA, and global best practices.
    • Ensure compliance with capital adequacy requirements, client fund segregation rules, and reporting obligations under the Investment Dealer framework.
  • AML/CFT Compliance & Risk Management:
    • Oversee KYC/KYB processes for retail and institutional clients, ensuring compliance with AML/CFT laws.
    • Implement transaction monitoring systems to detect potential market abuse, money laundering, and suspicious trading activities.
    • Conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk clients, including Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and cross-border entities.
    • Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) to the relevant authorities.
    • Ensure adherence to sanctions screening, and FSC guidelines on financial crime prevention.
  • Internal Compliance & Governance:
    • Develop and maintain compliance policies, internal procedures, and operational controls for brokerage and investment services.
    • Conduct internal audits and risk assessments to identify compliance gaps and mitigate regulatory risks.
    • Train employees on AML/CFT compliance, FSC guidelines, and best practices in investment dealer operations.
    • Ensure all marketing, client agreements, and financial promotions comply with FSC and anti-misleading advertising rules.
  • Trade & Market Conduct Compliance:
    • Monitor trading activities, order execution, and client fund handling to ensure compliance with FSC investment dealer regulations.
    • Ensure best execution policies and market abuse prevention measures are in place.
    • Assist in the review and approval of new financial instruments, trading products, and investment strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Compliance certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CRCM, or equivalent are preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years in compliance within an investment dealer, brokerage, or financial institution regulated by FSC Mauritius including KYB and KYC processing and analyzing.
  • Strong understanding of FSC Mauritius regulations, Investment Dealer License requirements, and AML/CFT laws.
  • Ability to analyze complex regulations, assess compliance risks, and communicate regulatory requirements effectively.
  • Strong skills in regulatory reporting, compliance risk management, and compliance documentation.
  • Self-initiative, independent, and forward-thinking.

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of FSC Mauritius regulations, FATF guidelines, and AML/CFT frameworks.
  • Ability to assess and mitigate compliance risks in trading and investment operations.
  • Ability to work with trading, risk, legal, and operational teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Ability to develop and implement compliance strategies aligned with evolving global regulations.
  • Capable of assessing high-risk applying risk based approach and making informed compliance decisions.
  • Familiarity with KYB/KYC software (Sum and Substance/Lexis Nexis/ComplyAdvantage etc), trading platforms (cTrader, MT4/5) etc.
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with legal, tech, risk, and finance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.
  • 24 days of annual leave (as per group policy).
  • Flexible working options, including remote and hybrid work arrangements.
  • Support for continuing education, blockchain certifications, and regulatory training (after one year with the company).
  • Performance-based annual bonuses tied to compliance KPIs.

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Salary 💸 competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
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Job Type full-time
Posted Apr 03, 2025
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