One of our prestigious international clients, C&A Law, Mauritius, is looking for an experienced and analytical Compliance Strategist to join their Compliance Team remotely from Sri Lanka.

The successful candidate will support local and international clients with customer due diligence, risk assessments, regulatory advisory and other compliance-related assignments, while gaining direct exposure to senior lawyers, compliance professionals and Directors.

SALARY:

Competitive and discussed during the recruitment process

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct customer due diligence by identifying and verifying KYC information and supporting documents in line with applicable Mauritian requirements.
• Perform sanctions, adverse-media and risk-database screening, including searches against relevant international lists.
• Assess source of funds and source of wealth evidence and advise on additional documentation where required.
• Analyse complex ownership structures, entities and higher-risk customer profiles, including politically exposed persons (PEPs).
• Prepare and maintain client risk assessments and conduct periodic reviews and ongoing monitoring.
• Assist with business risk assessments and reviews of AML/CFT/CPF processes, controls and procedures.
• Draft and update compliance manuals, policies, procedures, registers and records.
• Research and communicate legal and regulatory developments in Mauritius and relevant international markets.
• Support regulatory applications, inspections, compliance visits and responses to ad hoc compliance queries.
• Assist in preparing and delivering compliance training for client personnel and internal teams.
• Provide support to colleagues on other compliance and advisory assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion when handling sensitive client and regulatory information.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate or postgraduate degree in Law, Law and Management, Finance with Law, or another relevant discipline from a recognised university.
• Recognised professional qualifications in AML/CFT/CPF or compliance will be an advantage.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, risk management, legal services, financial services or a related field.
• Good knowledge of the FATF Recommendations.
• Practical experience in customer due diligence, risk-based compliance, sanctions screening, record keeping and regulatory research.
• Strong analytical, organisational, drafting and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Strong written and spoken English; French will be an advantage where relevant to client work.
• Ability to receive, process and implement peer and managerial feedback with a growth mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project requirements and diverse colleague perspectives in virtual work environments.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Applicants may be required to complete skills-based assessments.
• Proactive, dependable and discreet approach to work.
• Willingness to learn, take ownership of assignments and develop professionally.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

BENEFITS:

• Full-time remote employment from Sri Lanka.
• International exposure through work with local and international clients.
• Direct exposure to senior lawyers, compliance professionals and Directors.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in AML/CFT/CPF and regulatory compliance.
• Professional development and long-term career growth.
• Exposure to complex regulatory and compliance assignments.
• Opportunity to work within an international advisory environment.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Location: Remote from Sri Lanka.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mauritius Time, subject to business requirements.
• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience required.
• International recruitment opportunity.
• Applicants must be suitably qualified and based in Sri Lanka.
• Other terms and conditions apply as per company policy.

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please forward your detailed CV to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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