GRC Consultant

at  Vistra

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 Middle East team as GRC Consultant reporting to the Manager. This full-time and permanent position is based in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has overall responsibility for the drive and delivery of the Middle East new new clients in the UAE domestic market and outbound execution centres through the achievement of the growth targets. Support acquisitions, restructuring and operational transformation by introducing our products and services to this vertical. Work closely with colleagues to present and implement customized solutions to its clients. Maintain and develop global relationships with Middle East focussed intermediaries seeking new business opportunities.
We are a fast paced, entrepreneurial business that has exciting plans in 2023 under the leadership of our new CEO Simon Webster. We are establishing a market leading global payroll proposition and this role offers excellent career progression opportunities.

ATTRIBUTES/ TECHNICAL SKILLS:

The GRC Consultant shall demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of concepts and regulatory requirements that are common in the financial services industry
• Involvement in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with clients and colleagues
• Team leadership skills
• Consultancy skills: ability to communicate with relevant stakeholders (senior management, directors, shareholders, auditors, regulators and authorities) with an appropriate level of diplomacy and solution driven mindset
• Attention to detail and quality

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, MLRO and/or risk management functions at senior management level.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION:

• Master’s degree in law, financial management, business administration or similar
• Registration with the DFSA and FSRA or other financial services regulator as responsible individual for the compliance, MLRO and risk management functions.

The Senior GRC Consultant will:

• Perform the compliance officer, money laundering reporting officer ("MLRO") and risk manager functions for several DIFC and/or ADGM based regulated financial service providers.
• To act as the GRC consultant and perform the following tasks
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients, regulators, authorities and business partners
• Ensure adequate time registration and communication
• Ensure correct and timely clients` invoicing
• Organize first line follow-up on outstanding invoices with the clients
• Report delivery issues and complaints to the management
• Encourage participation in GRC client projects, framework development, regulatory update and quality control projects
• Collaborate with the management in
• the development of new services
• efforts to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• creating a positive working environment