Compliance Internship at Cytonn Investments

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring that applicable regulations are adhered to by the business and support functions through dayto-day monitoring and regular review to ensure compliance with existing legislation, regulations and internal policies, processes, documentations and controls.
• Assist in ensuring that compliance risks are identified, assessed, controlled and enforced.
• Assist in identifying suspicious transactions and reporting of these transactions to the Money Laundering Reporting Officer without tipping off.
• Assist in reviewing company processes/operational manuals and systems to ensure that they are regularly updated to meet the set regulations, policies and all other requirements such as mandates, escalations, controls etc.
• Assist in identifying areas of compliance weakness and recommend remedial measures in consultation with the assistant manager, risk and compliance
• Follow up with the various stakeholders on closure of the Compliance Gap Analysis/Tracker.
• Any other duties that will be assigned from time to time

Requirements

• A Second Class Upper Degree in Finance related field, Bachelor of Laws, Bachelor’s degree in a business or related field.
• Understanding of Regulations and Laws. Develop a solid understanding of relevant laws and regulations applicable to the industry. Stay updated on changes in legislation and compliance requirements
• Analytical Skills. Ability to analyze complex information and identify compliance issues. Conduct thorough research to interpret and apply regulatory requirements.
• Attention to Detail. Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in reviewing documents and data. Identify inconsistencies and discrepancies to ensure compliance.
• Organizational Skills. Manage and organize compliance documentation and records. Prioritize tasks effectively to meet deadlines and respond to compliance inquiries.
• Adaptability. Adapt to changes in regulations and internal policies. Learn quickly and adjust strategies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).