The Compliance Manager shall be responsible for ensuring that the organization and its subsidiaries operate within the bounds of applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves timely and accurate reportorial submissions to relevant regulatory bodies, developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs, monitoring of internal policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and providing relevant training to employees to promote a culture of integrity and ethical conduct.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Regulatory Compliance and Assessment
- Stays updated on relevant laws and regulations of all applicable government bodies covering the Company’s operations, ensuring the company complies with industry standards and governmental requirements, specifically real estate, zoning and environmental compliance or any other requirements that may be applicable to the Company or its subsidiaries’ business.
- Identifies, evaluates, and manages compliance requirements and risks, including SEC, PSE, anti-money laundering (AML), sustainability or ESG reporting, and corporate governance, among others.
Policy Development and Oversight
- Creates and maintains policies and procedures to mitigate compliance risks across all subsidiaries.
- Monitors policies and procedures internally created for specific business units to ensure business continuity and good governance.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Conducts interim compliance audit, investigations, and compliance reviews. Report findings and recommend corrective actions to the Chief Risk Officer/Chief Compliance Officer.
Training and Awareness
- Designs and delivers compliance training programs to employees, fostering awareness of compliance obligations, good corporate governance and best practices.
- Responds to compliance-related incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure timely resolution.
- Reports, on a timely basis, compliance-related incidents to the Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Risk Officer
- Conducts an assessment of incidents in relation to existing policies and procedures and suggests additional measures as may be necessary.
JOB PROFILE
Educational Background
- Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Legal Management, Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field.
- A Juris Doctor (JD) degree is highly preferred; Bar passer is an advantage.
- Preferably with MBA or with Masters in Economics with background in Organizational Management
- Preferably with a Certification of Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
- Preferably a Certified Business Process Professional or Certified Compliance Officer
Professional Background
- Must have at least 8-10 years work experience in compliance and risk management
- Must have proven work experience in working with regulatory bodies
- Preferably with a background Real Estate experience
Knowledge Requirements
- Must have deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations and reporting standards
- Must be updated and knowledgeable in regulatory filings i.e. PSE and SEC requirements, ISO Standards and ESG development goals
Skills Requirements
- Must have a strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must have a good leadership and inter-personal skills
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in MS 365 Applications
Ability Requirements
- Must be detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple compliance priorities
- Must have a high ethical standard and a proactive approach to managing and mitigating risks
Must have an ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment