Senior Compliance Officer

Client of hirelebanese

The Senior Compliance Officer will oversee compliance operations, ensure regulatory adherence, manage risks, and drive ethical practices across the organization. Implement frameworks, strengthen controls, liaise with regulators, and perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure company-wide compliance with applicable local and international laws and regulations across all jurisdictions of operation, including AML, data protection (e.g. GDPR), and industry standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls tailored to multi-jurisdictional requirements.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments, audits, and monitoring activities to identify gaps and mitigate regulatory and operational risks.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, ensuring timely, accurate filings and effective handling of regulatory inquiries.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness programs covering regulatory updates, ethical conduct, AML, and data protection.
• Investigate compliance breaches and oversee corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Compliance to set, track, and achieve organizational and strategic compliance objectives.
• Contribute to global compliance strategy development, ensuring alignment with international regulations and best practices.
• Oversee consistent implementation of compliance programs across departments and business functions.
• Prepare and present compliance reports to senior management and governing bodies as required.
• Support relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders, including during audits and reviews.