Risk & Compliance Officer (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Trelawny Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.

 The Trelawny Cooperative Credit Union Limited invites suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of:

Risk & Compliance Officer

Job Summary

The Risk & Compliance Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of risk management policies, programmes and standards to mitigate risks to the Credit Union and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Core Functions

Under the direction of the General manager the risk and compliance Officer will be required to:

• Review and assess laws and regulations which may impact the risk management function by carrying out periodic and random tests and make recommendations and provide advisory support to management
• Ensure the effective implementation of established policies, programmes, procedures and controls to prevent and detect money laundering and terrorist financing activities in accordance with the relevant statutes
• Prepare compliance and risk reports for management analysis and review and approval by the Board of Directors periodically
• Revise the compliance programmes and policies to reflect changes in the Credit Union's needs, laws, regulations and procedures and related compliance issues
• Conduct periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead in developing and implementing a mechanism to record, assess, track, monitor risk exposures and identify mitigating actions
• Act as liaison between the Credit Union and relevant organizations with respect to compliance matters and investigations

Required Qualification, Experience and Key Competencies:

The successful candidate should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration or equivalent qualifications
• Four (4) years working experience in risk and compliance management at a financial institution
• Sound knowledge of industry standards pertaining to risk and compliance
• Thorough knowledge of relevant statutory laws and regulations including the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and the Terrorism Prevention Act (TPA)
• Sound knowledge of risk and compliance standards, policies and procedures
• Ability to develop policy and procedural documentation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality

If you meet these requirements, submit your application with a detailed resume no later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021 to: hr@jccul.com 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.