ESG, Risk and Compliance Analyst at Centum

Principle Accountabilities:

Risk

• Develop and execute risk management strategies and policies aligned with the organization's overall objectives and regulatory framework.
• Identify potential risks and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and support the management team in implementation of necessary controls to minimize risks.
• Support the business in implementation of process controls to build an effective internal control environment.

 Compliance

• Monitor and assess compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Perform periodic reviews of operational processes to identify potential compliance gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on compliance-related matters.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and reports.
• Assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Implement incident management procedures.
• Support the management in identification and implementation of corrective measures following incidents/ crisis.

Environmental Social and Governance

• Support investment teams on ESG due diligence (DD) and development impact coverage as required, by providing input to the DD process to ensure it meets the requirements of the ESMS.
• Support the investment team in negotiations with investees to ensure that E&S clauses are embedded in legal agreements for investment agreements.
• Support the investment team in monitoring the ESG performance of investees in accordance with the ESG requirements imposed by the Fund, including compliance with Environmental and Social Action Plans (ESAP’s) and other ESG covenants.
• Collect, analyse, and manage ESG and impact data from investees for reporting purposes.
• Support the team to meet its ESG and impact reporting requirements (contractual (to investors) and regulatory requirements).
• Contribute to the delivery of E&S training, both for internal investment teams and for investees.
• Support ESG engagement efforts across the firm.
• Support the ESG team in following-up on reported E&S incidents and accidents.

 Money Laundering Reporting

• Ensure the company meets all regulatory requirements and recommendations for AML/CTF compliance.
• Receiving and evaluating Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR’s) against internal business information and external sources and make an independent determination whether there are enough grounds for suspicion to warrant reporting the transaction to the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC).
• Maintaining, as proof of compliance, all the evaluation documents/information used in the STR determination process and other investigations.
• Maintaining a register of all Suspicious Transaction Reports (STR’s) reported to the authorities and those not reported.
• AML/CTF risk identification and management. Working with the business to identify high-risk operations (Products, Services, Customers, Geographical Locations, Distribution).
• Review the ML/TF risk profiling developed by the business, the adequacy and efficacy of implementation and controls instituted. Providing Senior Management and Board regular updates on the same.

Data Protection

• Establish, implement, and enforce a robust Data Protection and compliance framework and systems (policies, processes, and tools) to ensure that the Company is compliant with the Data Protection Act and Regulations.
• Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.
• Data Privacy Impact Assessments: Conduct privacy impact assessments for new products, processes, or systems that involve the collection and processing of personal data.
• Establishing the Data Protection Act Governance, regulatory framework and implementation plan which shall include development of the various required statements and policies.
• Regularly training of all internal stakeholders involved in data collection/processing, updating the training as well as conducting specific trainings for specific processing requirements.
• Serving as the Data Protection Officer and point of contact between the Company, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner and other Regulatory Authorities and co-operating with them during inspections.
• Support the business in preparation of digital and other privacy statements as may be required for the institutions and supporting functions and ensure processes are put in place for the institutions/support functions to collect consents from the relevant data subjects and partners, have relevant privacy statements provided on all company forms and/or literature, websites and other communication or data collection mediums.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in risk management, compliance, or a relevant field (e.g., Certified Risk Professional, Certified Compliance Professional) are desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in risk management, compliance, Regulatory affairs and AML/CFT programmes within the financial industry specifically investments, insurance, and banking.
• Two to four years’ experience in ESG and impact management preferably in the financial services sector, such as in banking, DFI, private equity and other alternative investment funds. 
• Working knowledge of responsible/impact/ESG investing; specific knowledge of climate finance will be an added advantage. 
• Working knowledge of ESG integration in investment management.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory role.
• Attention to detail and a meticulous approach to work.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive mindset and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulatory environments.