Senior Compliance Executive/Compliance Officer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Senior Compliance Executive / Compliance Officer. This is a senior-level role, with the Compliance Officer designation already approved by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and requires deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape governing management companies in Mauritius. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Act as Compliance Officer and/or MLRO/DMLRO for client entities, ensuring full compliance with FSC regulations, FIAMLA, FIAML Regulations, and AML/CFT guidelines. 
• Lead the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the company’s compliance framework, including internal controls, policies, and procedures. 
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews of client files and ensure timely statutory filings with the Registrar of Companies, FSC, and MRA. 
• Oversee client onboarding and acceptance procedures, including KYC, CDD/EDD, and risk profiling. 
• Coordinate with AML/CFT external auditors and ensure timely completion of independent AML/CFT audits. 
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns, compliance reports, and board-level documentation. 
• Monitor and classify clients under FATCA/CRS, including preparation of filings and declarations. 
• Assist in transaction monitoring, flagging unusual activity, and escalating suspicious transactions. 
• Maintain and update compliance registers, risk logs, and internal documentation. 
• Prepare and review Business Risk Assessments (BRA) and Client Risk Assessments (CRA) in line with FSC expectations. 
• Ensure clients operate within the scope of their licensed activities, staying abreast of relevant legislation and license conditions. 
• Maintain an overview of client data and interactions via the company’s CRM system, ensuring compliance records are accurate and up to date. 
• Liaise with regulators and coordinate responses to inspections, audits, and regulatory inquiries. 
• Deliver training sessions to staff and management on compliance, AML/CFT, and regulatory developments. 
• Monitor changes in local and international regulations (e.g., FATCA, CRS, EU directives) and advise management accordingly. 
• Assist in legal research, drafting correspondence, and contributing to compliance-related publications. 
• Any other cognate duties that may be assigned by the reporting Compliance Officer 

Requirements

• LLB, LLM, ACAMS, or a degree in Law, Finance, Management, or related field.
• Minimum 2–6 years of experience in compliance or risk management within financial services or management companies. 
• Strong understanding of Mauritius’ regulatory landscape and international standards. 
• Familiarity with FATCA/CRS, AML/CFT frameworks, and FSC licensing requirements. 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, and experience with clients’ CRM system is a plus.