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Central Compliance Officer (Associate)

companyCrédit Agricole CIB
locationLondon, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 1 month ago
Business Compliance
Permanent
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General information

Entity
About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Crédit Agricole Group, the 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2022).
8,600 employees in more than 30 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and North Africa, support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world.
Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital market activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade.
The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.

For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ca_cib
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/credit-agricole-cib/

By working every day in the interest of society, we are a group committed to diversity and inclusion. All our positions are open to people with disabilities.

Reference
2024-92046

Update date
23/08/2024

Job description
Business type

Types of Jobs - Compliance / Financial Security
Job title

Central Compliance Officer (Associate)
Contract type

Permanent Contract
Management position

No
Job summary

The Central Compliance team is responsible for transversal compliance and regulatory matters. The remit of the team is wide, evolving and includes (but is not limited to): regulatory projects, regulatory training and awareness, internal and external reporting, certification process, policies and procedures, control work, and data protection.

The Central Compliance Officer will undertake multiple compliance matters and will be cross- trained to assist all members of the Central team. The individual should have strong administrative, organisational and communication skills and demonstrate a 'can do' attitude and good team spirit. On the job training will be provided but it is important that the individual is flexible, proactive and able to learn swiftly.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Administration of the Senior Managers Regime Certification Regime (SMCR)
  • Ensuring that the necessary forms and training have been completed prior to approving staff for Certification.
  • Providing guidance and assistance on the Certification process to both business lines and HR.
  • Maintain database on all SMR and Certified staff, reconciling on a regular basis in accordance with Compliance Operating Policy and Procedures.
  • Ensure that the Bank remains compliant with the SMCR following organisational changes.
2. Maintain and report on Personal Account Dealing activities
  • Respond to requests for permission to trade in accordance with Compliance Operating Policy and Procedures.
  • Reconciling broker notes to approved dealing requests
  • Collating statistics for reporting to senior management
3. Compliance Reporting / Control work
  • Perform routine review / control work as defined in the annual control plan
  • Escalate any system and control issues immediately where necessary and track all identified issues formally and within management reporting to conclusion.
4. Trade reporting on UK stocks
  • Daily Position Aggregation to identify reportable transactions to POTAM on behalf of the group
  • Maintain and distribute Daily Takeover Panel stock list
5. Compliance reviews
  • Carry out compliance monitoring as directed by Compliance Management
6. Data Loss Prevention
  • Investigate, remediate, and record alerts raised to Compliance in the Data Loss Prevention tool.
7. Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs)
  • Collaborate with Monitoring and Surveillance, HR, and Legal teams to coordinate searches and responses to the Data Subject.
  • Handle the sharing of data with external legal counsel where necessary
  • Ensure that the requested data is sent to the Data Subject in compliance with the regulatory time limits.
  • Maintain a record of all DSARs received.
8. General Compliance matters
  • Ensure relevant Policies and Procedures are reviewed and up to date.
  • Oversee the PPM process (which includes ensuring policies and procedures are updated, reviewed and approved by relevant staff and then published on PPM and read by the appropriate audience.)
Supplementary Information

  • Maintain a working knowledge of FCA/PRA rules and regulations and a broad awareness of European rules and regulations that may impact Credit Agricole CIB in the UK through focused reading of industry insights, FCA and PRA publications and speeches, and on-going attendance at Regulatory and Compliance Forums as directed.
  • Coordinate the submission of monthly Management Information reports.
  • Undertake periodic FCA Regulatory Reporting
Our commitment to you:

Join our team at Crédit Agricole CIB, the corporate and investment banking arm of 10th largest banking group worldwide in terms of balance sheet size (The Banker, July 2023). We offer more than just a job.

You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment where CSR is embraced in our day-to-day business operation, innovation is encouraged and diversity is celebrated.

Crédit Agricole CIB, the first French bank to have committed to the Equator Principles, is a pioneer and global leader in sustainable finance. Our commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility means that your work will have a positive impact on our communities and the environment.

With a people-centric culture where everyone is valued, and opportunities for personal and professional growth, Crédit Agricole CIB is not just a place to work - it is where you make an impact.

Our hiring process is open to all and should you have any particular needs or you may require adjustments, please let us know.

Position location
Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom
City

London

Candidate criteria
Minimal education level

Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality

  • Degree, preferably in law or finance-related topics
  • Compliance related qualification
Experience

  • Previous experience at a wholesale investment bank / financial services firm
  • Understanding of FCA/PRA Rules.
Required skills

  • Proactive and able to initiate and run tasks, controls, reporting and mini-projects
  • IT literacy (MS Office, databases etc).
  • Regulatory awareness including working knowledge of FCA MIFIDII Transaction Reporting rules.
  • Project management.
  • Analytical skills
  • Compliance, Banking and product knowledge
  • Strong administrative skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills with strong diplomacy and tact.
  • Confident and adaptable, and possess an eye for detail.
  • Proactive, with a 'can do' attitude.
  • Ability to work well independently or as part of a team.
  • Energy and tenacity to work well under pressure to deadlines.
  • Strong IT skills / ability to work with e Learning systems
Languages

English