Compliance Officer Vanuatu Regulatory Specialist

About our Client

Our client is a leading Australian immigration services company dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve their goals of moving and settling abroad. We pride ourselves on our deep expertise and commitment to ethical, transparent, and compliant practices. We are currently expanding our team to support our growing operations and are looking for a dedicated professional to uphold the highest standards of regulatory compliance for our services related to Vanuatu.

The Role

We are seeking a Compliance Officer with prior experience in the immigration space to join our team. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring all our processes, documentation, and client interactions are fully compliant with Vanuatu’s regulatory framework. The ideal candidate is a meticulous, detail-oriented professional who can navigate complex regulations and a fast-paced environment with precision.

Job Highlights

Hourly Rate: The equivalent of $14.00 USD per hour in the applicant’s local currency

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Work Arrangement: Work from home

Contract: Independent Contractor

Side note: Since this is a permanent work-from-home position and an “Independent Contractor” arrangement, the candidates must have their own computer and internet connection. They will handle their own benefits and taxes. The professional fees are on hourly rates and the rate depends on your performance in the application process.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Oversight: Monitor and interpret changes in Vanuatu’s immigration laws,
• policies, and regulatory guidelines to ensure the company’s services and procedures
• remain fully compliant.
• Case File Audits: Conduct regular and thorough audits of client files and documentation
• to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to all legal and procedural requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify potential compliance risks and develop strategies to mitigate
• them. Implement and maintain robust internal controls to prevent non-compliance.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development and implementation of company-wide
• compliance policies and procedures, ensuring they are effectively communicated and
• followed by all staff.
• Training & Education: Provide training and guidance to team members on compliance
• requirements, best practices, and new regulations to foster a culture of compliance.
• Liaison: Act as a key point of contact for external regulatory bodies and legal counsel
• regarding compliance matters, as needed.
• Reporting: Prepare and submit accurate and timely compliance reports to management,
• highlighting key findings, risks, and recommendations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs role, with a proven track record in a managerial or senior advisory capacity within the immigration, legal, or financial services industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in Vanuatu’s regulatory framework, with the ability to interpret regulations and guide business strategy accordingly.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work, with a focus on risk management and quality assurance.
• Proven ability to lead client engagements: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in proactively guiding clients through complex compliance requirements and securing necessary documentation.
• Executive-level communication skills: Fluent, professional-level written and verbal communication in English is mandatory for direct liaison with high-net-worth international clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to work autonomously, provide guidance to junior team members, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, global team environment.
• Technologically savvy, with proficiency in modern business tools and a demonstrated ability to leverage AI to optimize team and personal workflow efficiency.
• A relevant bachelors degree in law, business, or a related field is required. A masters degree or professional certification is a strong plus.

Independent Contractor Perks

• HMO Coverage for eligible locations
• Permanent work-from-home
• Immediate hiring

Reminder:

Kindly apply directly to the link provided; you will be redirected to BruntWork’s Career Site. Complete the initial requirements, including the voice recording, pre-screening assessment, and technical check of your computer/device.