Senior Associate 1 - RMS (Com)

Roles & responsibilities

The Risk and compliance professionals are responsible for monitoring the firm’s and its employees’ compliance with Independence, risk management and quality control policies, procedures and guidance. Furthermore, the group works with the wider Quality and Risk community and across the KPMG network to exchange knowledge and develop and improve processes and procedures in response to emerging regulatory, business and other requirements.

•Ensuring the Risk and Compliance monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the applicable regulations and existing procedures. •Developing a comprehensive understanding of applicable personal independence rules. •Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer on a weekly basis, confirming all processes are being completed in accordance with agreed timescales and escalating any issues in real time. •Monitoring group mailboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely manner. The responses to queries, resolving, and documenting more complex queries by conducting research and related precedents and consulting with the Chief Compliance Officer. •Ensure issues are timely and accurately identified and escalated. Takes responsibility for issue identification and participates in proposing solutions, alternatives or next course of action.

Identifies or assists in process improvement and policy and procedure development opportunities.
Mandatory  technical & functional skills

•Fast learner with the ability to understand and grasp new systems, methodologies, technology, and tools •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel •Ability to independently manage complex tasks and activities •Review work product of more junior team members, provide feedback and support skill development

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

•Willingness and capability to deliver under tight deadlines •Capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion •Strong problem-solving skills, organization, and ability to apply independent judgment •Highly organized; ability to operate efficiently and with limited oversight in a fast-paced work environment with high work volume •Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to details and documentation standards

Personable - ability to build professional working relationships with team members, engagement teams, support staff and with the wider KPMG network

Roles & responsibilities

The Risk and compliance professionals are responsible for monitoring the firm’s and its employees’ compliance with Independence, risk management and quality control policies, procedures and guidance. Furthermore, the group works with the wider Quality and Risk community and across the KPMG network to exchange knowledge and develop and improve processes and procedures in response to emerging regulatory, business and other requirements.

•Ensuring the Risk and Compliance monitoring activities are completed in accordance with the applicable regulations and existing procedures. •Developing a comprehensive understanding of applicable personal independence rules. •Reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer on a weekly basis, confirming all processes are being completed in accordance with agreed timescales and escalating any issues in real time. •Monitoring group mailboxes and ensuring queries are dealt with in a timely manner. The responses to queries, resolving, and documenting more complex queries by conducting research and related precedents and consulting with the Chief Compliance Officer. •Ensure issues are timely and accurately identified and escalated. Takes responsibility for issue identification and participates in proposing solutions, alternatives or next course of action.

Identifies or assists in process improvement and policy and procedure development opportunities.
Mandatory  technical & functional skills

•Fast learner with the ability to understand and grasp new systems, methodologies, technology, and tools •Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel •Ability to independently manage complex tasks and activities •Review work product of more junior team members, provide feedback and support skill development

Key behavioral attributes/requirements

•Willingness and capability to deliver under tight deadlines •Capable of handling sensitive and confidential matters with tact and discretion •Strong problem-solving skills, organization, and ability to apply independent judgment •Highly organized; ability to operate efficiently and with limited oversight in a fast-paced work environment with high work volume •Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to details and documentation standards

Personable - ability to build professional working relationships with team members, engagement teams, support staff and with the wider KPMG network

This role is for you if you have  the below

Educational qualifications

•Company Secretary (CS) / Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Work experience

4-6 years of experience with risk management role preferably in a big 4 or equivalent organizations