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New Opportunity:

Are you a unique, ambitious individual who displays our core values of outstanding talent, entrepreneurial spirit and out of the ordinary thinking?

An opportunity has arisen in the Compliance Department for a Compliance Advisor. This is a permanent role reporting to the Head of Compliance. The successful candidate will provide advice to the businesses within Investec which includes Derivative Solutions, and Equities Distribution. The role will involve significant interaction with the Compliance team, front office teams and other support units in Ireland and within the Investec Group.

What's in it for you?

Working at Investec is different to other investment banks. We are an international, client centric specialist bank where employees have the opportunity to distinguish themselves and are rewarded for performance. A career at Investec offers a prospect for immense growth and development. Our philosophy is that people drive their own success and create their own opportunities.

Role: Compliance Advisor

Reporting to: Head of Compliance

The role:

• Provide support to the Head of Compliance and provide advice and guidance to staff in relation to compliance matters
• Review of new regulation and legislation and to analyse the impact it may have on the business
• Involvement in projects that require regulatory/compliance input
• Key focus on areas such as AML, MIFID II, Client Asset Requirements, Market Abuse Regulations, EMIR, Central Bank Codes.
• Review of firmwide policies and procedures and controls in areas related to Compliance
• Assist in communications with the Central Bank of Ireland and other regulatory authorities when required
• Development and provision of Board and staff training in compliance areas
• Oversight and conducting monitoring as required to be carried out in order to meet regulatory requirements
• Support Compliance Team in Ireland as required
• Engagement with external legal advisors and consultants when required
• Attendance at Industry seminars and networking events related to Compliance

The ideal candidate will have:

• Legal, Professional or Business 3rd level qualification
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a Compliance role
• Excellent analytical and presentation skills
• A good working knowledge of Financial products and Markets
• An ability to work on your own initiative is a priority
• Natural team player, comfortable working closely in a team environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a requirement

• An inquiring mind and desire to develop and learn

• A strong work ethic and an enthusiasm to achieve
• Working knowledge of MiFID II an advantage
• Professional Diploma in Compliance (LCI) or working towards the same desirable but not essential