GRC Associate

Job Description

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction.

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that. 

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as GRC Associate. Reporting to the GRC Manager, this full-time and permanent position is based in United Arab Emirates and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Corporates Department and it’s growth.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support GRC colleagues with the Screening activities, and client onboarding activities
• Support GRC colleagues in the provision of GRC services to clients
• Undertaking the KYC projects and ad hoc projects
• Ensure adequate time registration and communication
• Work alongside the GRC colleagues and Support the team with ongoing AML and compliance matters including reviews and updates of clients’ Manuals, Policies and procedures
• Report on deliverables and keep time sheets
• Maintain workflow records for quality control
• Collaborate with GRC colleagues on internal projects such as the implementation of new frameworks or analyzing the impact of new rules.
  
  

• Able to combine a strategic role while maintaining a very hands-on approaching paying close attention to details
• Strong sense of professional integrity
• A strong team player with good communication and people management skills in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Basic understanding of AML and core compliance requirements
• Basic legal skills (understanding and analyzing legal documents)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  
  

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a compliance environment (GRC consultancy firm, financial institution or law firm)
• MNC experience preferred
  
  

• Bachelor degree in Law, Financial Management, Business Administration or similar
  
  

• 25 days holiday
• Healthcare 100% paid by us as per start date of employment
• Pension, monthly 5.83% of basic salary (1 till 5 years of employment) 8.33% of basic salary (if employment is 5 years or more)