VACANCY NOTICE: Compliance & Risk Office National Cooperative Credit Union

COMPLIANCE & RISK OFFICER – Head Office

The National Co-operative Credit Union (NCCU) Ltd invites applications to fill the vacant position of Compliance & Risk Officer – Head Office.

COMPLIANCE

The Compliance & Risk Officer will:

(a)  Ensure compliance with regulations under the Money Laundering (Prevention) Act and

Regulations

(b) Provide training for officers [Board of Directors, Supervisory & Compliance and Credit

Committees] and employees of the NCCU Ltd staff in Money Laundering (Prevention)Act

and Regulations and Compliance Techniques

(c)  Ensure compliance with the provisions of:

(i)  the Cooperative Societies Act, No. 08 of 2011 Regulations No. 26 of 2001,

(ii) the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism Act No. 3  of 2003,

(iii) By-Laws and Policies of the Society.

(iv) Money Laundering (Prevention) Act and Regulations,

(v)  Compliance Techniques

(vi) To effectively carry out the functions of compliance

RISK

The Compliance & Risk Officer will:

(a) Work with the Board of Directors, Management & Staff to identify and reduce risks including

operational and credit risks, through effective intervention and recommend effective control

measures

(b) Develops and reviews risk management policies and governance and guides the Board of

Directors and Management in their application

Applicants should possess a sound knowledge of business and an understanding of the financial industry, and be dedicated and committed to exceptional member service.  The successful applicant must demonstrate strong ethics, values, integrity and trustworthiness.

(A)       QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Risk Management, Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Certified training in Anti-money Laundering
• At least two (2) years at Senior Level management in a commercial or financial institution.
• Minimum of five years’ supervisory experience in a financial institution or a Credit union.
• Knowledge of and experience in the use of microcomputers and software applications, particularly of financial and spreadsheet packages
• Managerial experience would be an asset.
• Knowledge of Cooperative principles and applicable legislations, would be an asset.

(B)       SKILLS AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES

(1) Strong strategic, conceptual and analytical thinking

(2) Excellent interpersonal, presentation, written and communication skills

(3) Proven experience in planning, motivating & coordinating programmes

(4) Ability to work independently under minimum supervision

(5) Ability to produce neat, clean and accurate work in a timely manner.

(6) Ability to work as part of a team-demonstrated ability to work well with others

(7) Good public relations skills

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively, under pressure, and meet deadlines.

All interested applicants should submit applications to:

The Chief Executive Officer

National Co-operative Credit Union Ltd

31 – 37 Independence Street

P O Box 175

Roseau, Comm. of Dominica

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY, 29^TH JANUARY 2021