Job Objective:
The Operations and Risk Manager is responsible for seamless running of the company operations, systems and IT infrastructure. This role will need to develop, review and implement operational procedures and controls. This role will also lead the risk management function at the Company level, working with the global risk team. This role is pivotal in driving operational and business excellence.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operations and workflow: Lead operations and workflow to ensure highest quality of deliverables.
- CRM system and Trading Platform: Master the use of the Company’s CRM systems and trading platform for client book monitoring.
- Reports: Liaise with cross-functional team to produce trading exposure reports and other trade related reports.
- Vendor management: Liaise with the management company and local vendors regarding operational matters.
- IT infrastructure: Responsible for maintaining and improving the local IT infrastructure, and promptly liaise with the IT team to resolve any issue encountered to ensure business continuity.
- BCM/DR: Implement health and safety rules and responsible for the Business Continuity Management/ Disaster recovery plan.
- Risk Management: Plan, design, and implement the risk management tools, process, and framework of the Company.
- Risk monitoring: On-going identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks.
- Risk reporting: Prepare and present Risk reports to the Compliance and Risk Committee and/ or the regulator if required.
- Prudential measures: Design and implement prudential measures in-line with regulatory requirements/ recommendations.
- Capital and liquidity monitoring: Closely monitor compliance with Capital and liquidity requirements to avoid any breach.
- Trading risk: Liaise with the dealing team to monitor the trading book risk and implement defined risk parameters where required.
- DMLRO role: Act as Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer of the Company (this role is subject to the FSC approval).
- Transaction monitoring: Monitor the client transactions and trading activities/patterns to identify any potential abusive practices and suspicious transaction.
- Policies and procedures: Implement and regularly review the relevant policy and procedures, working in close collaboration with the Compliance Officer.
- Assist the Country Head/Director in any other cognate duties.
Job Requirements:
- University degree in Risk, Finance, Law or any other field/suitable qualification.
- +5 years of proven relevant experience in the financial services industry.
- Experience working in operation and risk management roles in the financial services industry (preferably FX/CFD industry) is a plus.
- Previous experience as DMLRO/MLRO is an asset.
- Good knowledge of the AML/CFT framework in Mauritius.
- Good understanding of financial instruments and markets (FX and CFDs products mainly).
- Good understanding of regulatory requirements with regards to the risk function.
- Familiarity with CRM systems, trading system such as Metatrader, and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (English is a must).
- Ability to collaborate and work with cross-functional and global teams in a matrix environment.
- Strong analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative, and detail oriented with a critical thinking approach.
- Proactive approach towards problem-solving, multi-tasking, adaptability to changing scenarios, and the drive to achieve and exceed expectations.
Salary and conditions of employment will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you want to join a young, dynamic, and highly motivated team, send your Curriculum Vitae with a cover letter to [email protected].
Only the best qualified candidates will be called for interview. The Company reserves the right not to make any appointment following this advertisement.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist in ensuring that the Company adheres to and operates within all regulatory requirement (FSC).
- Drafting and maintaining of the AML and Compliance related policy and procedures
- Perform/Review name screening, searches and verifying possible matches on screening tool and on Google internet for every new client enquiry, on-boarding and periodic review.
- Perform/Review Risk Assessment on each new and existing client mandate, for new client on-boarding and at every mandate review.
- To assist in conducting Business Risk Assessment and also any other compliance reviews (including file reviews) as being mandated by the Board of Directors or Senior Management
- Review Know Your Clients (“KYC”) documentation and assess its completeness, appropriateness, and reasonableness, including Source of Wealth (“SOW”) corroboration where applicable, verifying client due diligence measures have been performed and that Local Regulator (FSC) standards and requirement are complied with.
- Maintaining KYC Documents on a secured database -File Review (including world –check and sanction list screening).
- Provide Management with regular compliance reports highlighting any gaps or trends and propose remedial actions for validation.
- Drafting of Key operating procedures for new clients and KOPs update.
- Carrying out Due Diligence on client accounts and Company.
- Taking care of all FATCA and CRS aspects including reporting obligations.
- MLRO responsible person for local regulator.
- Provide training to the business on compliance matters.
- Provide advice and support to the business on compliance matters.
- Support Management in Incident Management processes, Complaint Handling processes and for Data Protection matters.
- New projects as assigned on a case-by-case basis such as remediation work to refresh all files.
- Acting as liaison person with the regulator on compliance matters and FSC inspections.
- Ad-hoc duties as and when required.
Skills, Competencies and Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree minimum, AML/ Compliance related qualification preferred
- Preferably a minimum of 3-6 years of experience in a similar position or relevant experience
- You are fluent both written and oral in English
- You are able to provide work of high and consistent quality, often with tight deadlines
- You like reading and analysing regulation
- You are dedicated to work in a fast-growing environment
- You are a proactive person with good presentation and communication skills
- You are client driven and rigorous
- You are skilled in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong risk assessment and regulation analysis skills
- Integrity, reliability and independence
- Strong personal organization and planning, team player
Responsibilities
- Set up and day to day administration of companies, including Domestic Companies, GBCs, Authorised Companies, Seychelles IBCs, Trusts and Foundations
- Liaising with Bankers and Government bodies such as the Mauritius Revenue Authority, Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
- Providing business facilitation services as may be assigned
- Ensuring compliance as per the laws and rules of the Financial Services Commission and Registrar of Companies
- Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory returns
- Keeping track of client billing and following up on accounts receivable
- Ensuring the systematic and timely filing of statutory financials by circulating and participating in discussions with the accounting team, auditors and clients regarding technical issues under Mauritian law
- Handling client queries quickly and professionally, ensuring client satisfaction
- Preparing of payments by respecting internal process and completing checklists
- Performing any other relevant duties
Requirements
- University Degree in Business Administration/ Law/ Management
- ICSA qualified or partly qualified will be an advantage.
- Experience in Global sector would be an advantage.
- Conversant with Microsoft office.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Self motivated and dynamic.
- Ability to work in team and independently as well.
Prepare to work overtime when required.
Description:
We are recruiting trainees under the National Training and Reskilling Scheme (NTRS) for school leavers. Selected candidates will receive practical work experience for a duration of 6 months and will undertake a Foundation in Fund Administration/Accounting with introduction to Global Business and AML Professional Assessment by CISI via Online Platform.
During the placement period, a stipend of MUR 15,000 will be offered to the trainees.
Requirements:
- Eligible participants must be unemployed for a minimum period of 1 month.
- Recruitment will be based on students; mock/projected HSC results.
Skills & Competencies:
The trainee will be responsible for assisting day-to-day fund administration and fund accounting duties, and will work under the supervision of the Fund Administrator/Fund Accountant team.
Candidates must have:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Be a quick learner who can adapt to different work environments
- The ability to work well within a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and with information technology in general