Compliance Officer
Job Title:
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Compliance Officer
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Reports to
- Director of Risk and Compliance
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Grade:
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BD 5
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Department:
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N/A
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Direct Reports
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Section:
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Compliance
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Unit:
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Risk and Compliance
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Job Purpose:
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To manage and ensure that BDF employees and the company follow all industry guideline.
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Key Responsibilities and Job Dimensions
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Key Responsibilities
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- Take the lead on the implementation of the cascaded strategy for the compliance department as well as the development of annual workplan.
- Assist in the overall design and implementation of the compliance program for BDF.
- Assist in the development of compliance policies and procedures.
- Conduct environmental audits adhering to environmental standards.
- Perform periodic compliance testing/surveillance and ensure successful and timely completion of the compliance program.
- Check for, investigate, and resolve any potential unethical or illegal behaviour.
- Create and coordinate proper reporting channels for compliance issues.
- Monitor the compliance of existing policies, procedures, and practices in accordance with the BDF rules and regulations.
- Provide advice and guidance to management and staff regarding new or emerging global compliance issues and market trends.
- Stay abreast of regulatory and legal developments, interpret, and apply them across the various departments of BDF.
- Develop and implement periodic training for all departments to ensure staff awareness of potential and existing compliance matters and market trends applicable to BDF for example Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery and Fraud, Sanctions Regime and Code of Ethics.
- Provide timely response to BDF stakeholders on compliance matters related to BDF’s legal and regulatory framework.
- Undertake research work in the compliance matters related to BDF’s legal and regulatory framework and new development.
- Collaborate with Internal Audit function on their recommendation on compliance related issues for implementation.
- Conduct regular review of BDF’s corporate compliance with existing policies, procedures and practices and propose amendments to Management.
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Decision Making/ Job Influence
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The role makes decisions on an individual level on implementation and carrying out of work packages and is personally accountable for those decisions.
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Working Conditions
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The role is responsible for making decisions for the unit/ team in terms of planning and allocation of duties, allocation of resources, and timelines.
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Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
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Academic Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Law, Finance, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification.
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields:Law, Business Administration or any other relevant qualification is an added advantage
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Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
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- Membership to a proffessional body such as International Compliance Association (ICA) or Certified Public Accountants of Rwanda is an added advantage/ preferred.
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Previous relevant work experience required
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- The role requires to have served in a subordinate role for a minimum period of 3 year(s).
- The role requires at least 5 years of cumulative relevant experience.
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Functional Skills:
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Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
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- Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework applicable to microfinance and development institutions
- Excellent oral, interpersonal, and writing skills
- High ethical standards, strong critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Possess a versatile multi-disciplinary skill set
- Business oriented mind-set and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet urgent deadlines
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- Leadership skills
- Communication skills and Interpersonal relations
- Ability to ensure businesses follow all regulations.
- Interpersonal relations
- Strong personality
- Confidentiality
- Emotional intelligence
- Assertive
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How to apply: Please submit your application letter with Curriculum Vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, Employment certificates, copies of Identity card, and contact details of three references to Info@bdf.rw or Hard Copies to BDF Office Reception as one (1) document, at M. Peace Plaza, 5th Floor, attention to Chief Executive Officer not later than Thursday 8th August 2024 at 11:00 AM.
NB: Email subject should indicate Position title. BDF will contact only those who will be shortlisted.
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