Career Opportunity

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Mauritius International Trust Company Limited (“MITCO” or the “Company”) which forms part of the Fidence Group is one of the oldest and well-established Management Companies in Mauritius and provides advisory, structuring, set-up, administering, company secretarial, compliance, professional outsourcing and back-office services to its clients.

 

MITCO is currently looking for a seasoned Associate Manager – Risk & Compliance.

 

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Associate Manager – Risk & Compliance

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Reporting to the Senior Manager – Risk & Compliance, the selected candidate must ensure the adherence to applicable laws, regulations, professional standards and internal policies while promoting ethical and responsible business practices. The role manages compliance risks, safeguards the organization’s reputation and supports sustainable growth by embedding effective compliance and risk management practices across the business.

 

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What you will be doing:

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• Assist in the review and update of the AML/CFT Manual of MITCO entities;

• Facilitate AML/CFT audits and ensure timely receipt of audit reports, escalating any concerns to the Senior Manager – Risk and Compliance;

• Participate in Business Risk Assessments of MITCO entities and assist in the endorsement of remedial action plans;

• Monitor remediation of audit findings and implementation of recommendations;

• Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and maintain proper documentation;

• Contribute to the annual AML/CFT Offsite Monitoring Questionnaire and ad hoc regulatory surveys;

•  Ensure timely submission of all regulatory surveys and prompt action on regulatory communiqués/notices including gap analyses where required;

• Assist in file and transaction monitoring exercises including preparation of statistics and reports;

• Contribute to Board papers;

• Ensure ongoing screening alerts/actions are addressed promptly by the team;

• Conduct independent sanctions screening sample verifications;

• Deliver AML/CFT/CPF training and awareness sessions;

• Draft responses to regulatory enquiries and third-party examiners;

• Maintain the PEP register and ensure EDD records are kept up to date;

• Liaise with business units to ensure compliance with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures;

• Conduct AML/CFT/CPF investigations and escalate significant breaches to the Senior Manager – Risk and Compliance;

• Undertake special projects and other cognate duties within the Risk and Compliance function;

•  Act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO for MITCO entities and MCSP and as DMLRO for Special Licensed Structures administered by MITCO;

• Provide guidance on complex compliance matters;

• Monitor team performance and ensure all deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

 

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What are we looking for?

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• Holder of a relevant degree (e.g., Management, Law, International Business, Finance);

• At least 8 years of working experience within the Finance Industry / the Global Business Sector with ACAMS certification;

• Previous managerial position;

• Previous appointment as an approved Compliance Officer/MLRO would be desirable;

• Excellent written and spoken English and French.

 

 

 

Location: Ebene, Mauritius.

 

Management reserves the right to call only the best candidates for an interview. If you have not received any communication after the deadline, feel free to call us for any query.