Risk and Compliance Specialist

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Risk Management (50%)
• Plan, design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization
• Make risk assessments, which involves identifying and analyzing risks as well as estimating the effect of the risks on the business
• Evaluate risk, which involves comparing estimated risks with criteria established by the organization such as costs, legal requirements and environmental factors, and evaluate previous handling of risks
• Establish and quantify the organization’s 'risk appetite', i.e. the level of risk they are prepared to accept
• Report risk in an appropriate way for different audiences, for example, to the management so they understand the most significant risks, to business heads to ensure they are aware of risks relevant to their parts of the business and to individuals to understand their accountability for individual risks
• Undertake corporate governance involving external risk reporting to stakeholders
• Carry out processes such as purchasing insurance, implementing health and safety measures, and making business continuity plans to limit risks and prepare for if things go wrong
• Conduct audits of policy and compliance to standards, including liaison with internal and external auditors
• Participate in building and promoting a Risk Culture in One Health.
• Coordinate the regular reporting of Loss Data Collection (LDC).

• Compliance (50%):
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures, including necessary forms to adequately ensure compliance with laws, regulations and sub-regulatory guidance.
• Perform compliance audits to determine whether establish protocols are being followed and where they can be improved.
• Regularly reviewing the Compliance Program and recommending appropriate revisions and modifications, including advising administrative leadership and the Board of Directors of potential compliance risk areas.
• Oversee, coordinate and monitor the day-to-day compliance activities of the business unit.
• Attendance at Data Privacy, Security, Risk, Compliance or similar Committees.
• Provide advice and subject matter expertise on sanctions-related issues, acting as a point of escalation for teams.
• Identify sanctions compliance issues/concerns and make suggestions and/or take corrective action to implement solutions to improve controls/operations.
• Assist in the provision of sanctions-related training for employees as needed.
• Assist with drafting sanctions procedures.
• Assist in compliance responsibilities to manage and mitigate Sanctions risk
• Assist in meeting its compliance obligations as outlined in the Group's Sanctions Policy relating to the identification of suspicious activity.

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience in Risk and Compliance, and data privacy
• Knowledge of risk assessment and controls
• Experience with auditing and reporting procedures
• Familiarity with healthcare compliance standards and regulations
• Strong computer and research skills; knowledge of analysis software is preferred (e.g. Statistical Analysis Software, or SAS)
• Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• BSc/BA in Medical fields, Law, Business, Finance or a related field
• Fluent English
• Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is a plus