Legal & Compliance Officer

Job Description:

 (1) Main Responsibilities 

• Assist in the implementation of AML/CFT compliance programs including reporting and proper maintenance of records.
• Monitor regularly Data Processing Agreement (DPA) within the Company.
• Assist in AML/CFT training.
• Be liable for all communications to regulators under the supervision of the supervising officer.
• Assist in conducting audits to ensure compliance with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Provide minor guidance and advice on compliance-related issues.
• Escalate all compliance breaches to the Supervising officer and assist in the enforcement of any remedial actions which shall include disciplinary actions. 
• Conduct daily screening of high-risk individuals through independent and publicly available sources and perform business risk assessments of such high-risk transactions.
• Provide recommendations to review the processing of high-risk individuals namely in the pre-renewal/compliance opinion process for the underwriting departments and for urgent ad-hoc cases.
• Assist in the drafting and review of internal policies.
• Follow up closely with legal cases allocated and advise the supervising officer accordingly  for corrective actions.
• Review and draft agreements, and internal insurance policies, and document in general and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of the litigation register.
• Oversee all the legal implications of new projects.
• Assist in handling requests namely attachment/disclosure orders from law enforcement and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with relevant laws, guidelines, and regulations.

• Degree in LLB, Law with Management or Law and Criminal Justice
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar post
• Highly motivated, proactive, and dynamic person
• Good Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to prepare complex legal documents
•  Accuracy and attention to details
• Well-versed with MS Office tools (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Interested, please submit your CV and supporting documents to the address below:

Address: # 1192A, Corner of Yaza Htarni Road & Padauk Street, Pyimana Township, Naypyitaw.
Email to: [email protected].
Phone: +95 98 837 44 874
Deadline for receiving application: 03 July 2024

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for writing test or interview.

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