Consultant, Governance Risk And Compliance

Job description / Role

Consultant, Governance risk and compliance

Its never been a more exciting time to join Vistra. At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business - to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And were absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as GRC Consultant. Reporting to the GRC Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in United Arab Emirates and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our department and its growth.

Current registration with the DFSA, FSRA, or another financial services regulator as a responsible individual for compliance, MLRO, and risk management functions will ensure a successful application for this role.

Key responsibilities

The Senior GRC Consultant will:

• Perform the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer (MLRO) and risk manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers.
• Act as the GRC consultant and perform the following tasks:
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, authorities and business partners.
• Ensure adequate time registration and communication.
• Ensure correct and timely clients invoicing.
• Organize first line follow-up on outstanding invoices with the clients.
• Report delivery issues and complaints to the management.
• Encourage participation in GRC client projects, framework development, regulatory update and quality control projects.
• Collaborate with the management in the development of new services efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness creating a positive working environment.

Attributes / technical skills

The GRC Consultant shall demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulatory requirements that are common in the financial services industry.
• Involvement in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues.
• Team leadership skills.
• Consultancy skills: ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders (senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities) with an appropriate level of diplomacy and solution driven mindset.
• Attention to detail and quality.

Relevant experience

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.

Education and professional qualification

• Masters degree in law, financial management, business administration or similar.
• Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator as responsible individual for the compliance, MLRO and risk management functions.

Company benefits

• 25 days holiday.
• Healthcare 100% paid by us as per start date of employment.
• Pension, monthly 5.83% of basic salary (1 till 5 years of employment).
• 8.33% of basic salary (if employment is 5 years or more).

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!

Location: United Arab Emirates