Regulatory Operations Manager

About the Company

About the Position

Key Responsibilities

• A solid understanding of the regulatory environment and an ability to understand and interpret new/existing regulatory requirements.
• Ability to assess the applicability of new and existing regulatory requirements and to oversee their implementation within the business.
• Must be a ‘hands on’ manager who will work with all administrative and reporting tasks.
• Support the AML5 Improvement Plan, including training, advice, periodic reviews, best practice and company instruction updates etc.
• Support the AML & Sanctions Operative Responsible (Head of Regulatory Operations) in the preparation of the annual Risk Assessments on Financial Sanctions, Product & Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Assist the Data Protection Responsible (Head of Regulatory Operations) with various tasks pertaining to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• First line oversight of PEP, Financial Sanctions and FCRM (Financial Crime Risk Management - transaction monitoring) alert handling, including the management of technical queries
• Conduct FATCA, CRS & DAC6 robust quarterly controls and prepare quarterly and annual submission to tax authorities.
• Assist in the preparation of AML KRIs which are reported on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Prepare and perform quality checks to meet Spanish, Belgian and Italian monthly and annual fiscal and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Participation in various AML, Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) and Sanctions Group projects and working groups
• Management responsibility for one direct report
• Ad hoc projects as required

Experience/Requirements

• Relevant third level degree
• Must be adept with advanced skills in MS office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to write reports and prepare presentations to an executive standard
• Highly motivated and independent and able to operate with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Presentation skills with ability to engage an audience, communicate comfortably and clearly and articulate with visual aids
• Proven ability to work to multiple tight deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• A high degree of accountability, with strong decision-making skills and strong interpersonal and collaborations skills with peers and colleagues.
• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements for the Life Insurance Industry
• Previous experience working on AML design and implementation including systems, policies, processes, procedures, governance related issues and/or end-to-end operating models, is an advantage
• Proven leadership ability

Remuneration Package

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