Compliance Officer & MLRO

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote and enhance the compliance, risk and governance culture within TMF in India (the business);
• Act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO (Designated Officer) for the business;
• Establish- and maintain- constructive relationships with the respective regulators, auditors and other relevant institutions;
• Produce and maintain appropriate AML/CFT, Compliance and Risk policies and procedures for the business and ensure that they are maintained in line with local regulatory requirements, as well as Group requirements and frameworks;
• Advise the Boards and Management on AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk Management issues, escalating any specific items that require special attention to the MD, Risk & Compliance Market Head and Group Compliance.
• Support the delivery of AML/CFT, Compliance and Risk training to all staff (induction training and ongoing training) working with HR to ensure appropriate training records are maintained;
• Issue regular reports to the Board and Group Compliance on AML/CFT, Compliance and Risk including information on regulatory changes; regulatory interaction; breaches, errors, omissions and complaints; progress in implementing recommendations arising from internal audits, external audits, regulatory visits and compliance monitoring activities; and items escalated to the Board , Market Head of Risk & Compliance and Group Compliance during the reporting period;
• Receive all suspicious activity reports and liaise internally and externally as appropriate;
• Liaise with Group functions, specifically in term of AML/CFT and sanctions checking, risk assessments, governance frameworks and insurance;
• Work with Group to maintain and embed within the business the Enterprise Risk Model;
• Working with the MD to maintain the legal entity governance framework for the business;
• Provide support to the local teams and Group to ensure that certifications are maintained.

Qualifications and Expertise:

• A Bachelor’s/Master's degree or a Professional qualification in Law, Finance, Economics any other relevant qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Legal or Risk management or Compliance with a financial Services Provider.
• Good knowledge of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Company Law and laws and regulations relevant to the financial services industry of India is a definite advantage, 
• Good knowledge of KYC, AML/CFT and Transaction monitoring principles.
• Demonstrate ability to interact with all levels of a fascinating and highly complex business and understand its fundamental drivers, including different types of risks the business may face particularly in conflict zones
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills,  
• Quick starter, spirit of team work, ability to adapt, dedicated
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and under pressure