CLS Group · 1 day ago
Consultant, Compliance Risk Management, Compliance Testing
Iselin, New Jersey, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$800/d - $1,080/d
5+ years expCLS is a trusted party at the center of the global FX ecosystem, making FX safer and more cost-effective. The Consultant in Compliance Risk Management will assist in conducting Compliance Testing reviews, tracking corrective action plans, and developing monitoring standards while ensuring high-quality reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Monitoring in Testing with reporting related to the Compliance Testing Plan and its results
Work independently with Director oversight to conduct and deliver Compliance Testing reviews on the plan in a timely manner and with an appropriate standard of quality
Assist the team in tracking and validating corrective action plans
Work across departments to develop a monitoring inventory and monitoring standards, identifying gaps and creating project plans where needed
Apply practical, proportionate and sustainable remediation to compliance risk and conduct issues identified in the course of monitoring and testing
Assess optimal technology solutions for conducting testing reviews, creating the monitoring inventory, and implementing monitoring standards
Qualification
Required
Minimum bachelor's degree
5-7 years experience of compliance testing / monitoring / auditing / risk management
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint required
Proficient in writing clear, concise testing reports
Understanding of industry practices and disciplines ideally having implemented and/or developed second line compliance monitoring and testing frameworks in the past
Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels of the organization
Proficient engagement, influencing and negotiating skills
Proficient in investigative and analytical thinking
Ability to convert high level strategy and goals into operational plans
Strong control and risk management mindset
Experience in executing annual monitoring and testing plans
Preferred
Postgraduate degree (e.g., JD, MBA) or compliance / testing / audit certifications a plus
Regulatory experience a plus
Familiarity with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) tools (e.g., Archer) a plus
Knowledge of a financial market utility or FMU regulatory environment, key legislative requirements and practical implications would be beneficial
Experience interfacing with regulators would be beneficial
Familiarity with corporate compliance programs and standards relative to Federal Reserve SR 08-8 would be beneficial
Benefits
25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
Generous non-contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
Annual flu vaccinations.
Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.
Company
CLS Group
Trusted by thousands of counterparties within the global FX ecosystem, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marc Bayle de Jessé
Chief Executive Officer
Ash O.
HR Business Partner
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