Senior Compliance Officer

**About our company**:
"_Our vision is to drive towards a fairer and stronger European electricity market_"

Located in Luxembourg, we are a service company that hosts Europe's single leading trading platform( e-CAT) for cross-border transmission capacity. On behalf of TSOs, we auction the available long and short-term transmission capacity rights on all internal EU borders.

On the 1st of October 2018, JAO became the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for all European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) that operate in accordance to EU legislation, since it is able to implement and fulfill all regulatory obligations and requirements. We provide accounting (clearing and settlement), contracting, reporting and project support services.

**About the job**:
We are seeking for Senior Compliance Officer.

The Senior Compliance Officer is part of the Corporate department of the Company and reports to the Quality Manager.

This role involves a blend of policy creation and definition of critical elements, awareness-raising, and hands-on implementation and maintenance, with a focus on regular monitoring using available tools. He/She oversees the development, implementation, and enforcement of corporate policies and procedures to ensure that the organization adheres to legal regulations and ethical standards.

**Key activities for this position**:
1.Compliance Management:

- Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements;
- Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and standards in particular within the European energy sector;
- Advise on new laws and regulations and practical impacts on the company;
- Understanding regulatory landscape, anticipating changes and proposing relevant strategies;
- Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of vulnerability and implement corrective actions.

2.Internal Control Systems:

- Design, implement, and maintain an effective internal control system to safeguard the company, based on known standards such as the COSO framework;
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend enhancements where necessary.

3.AML/KYC Monitoring:

- Implement and manage Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Counterparty(KYC) policies and procedures;
- Conduct regular AML/KYC monitoring and ensure adherence to compliance standards;
- Investigate and report suspicious activities in accordance with regulatory guidelines.

4.ESG Reporting:

- Oversee the development and execution of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in line with the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD);
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of ESG reports, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

5.Training and Awareness:

- Foster a culture of compliance through regular communication, training sessions, and awareness programs;
- Develop and deliver customized compliance training programs dependent on the exposure of teams and individuals to ensure employees understand and adhere to compliance requirements.

6.Reporting and Documentation:

- Prepare and present regular compliance reports to senior management, the Management Board and occasionally to the Audit Committee;
- Propose focus areas as part of the annual Audit Committee Work Program;
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of compliance activities, policies, and procedures.

7.Market Surveillance:

- Support the Market Surveillance Function by defining appropriate policies and supporting the monitoring activities and ensuring compliance with market regulations;
- Assist in the identification and investigation of potential market abuses or irregularities.

8.Risk Identification and Assessment:

- Identify and assess compliance risks across the company;
- Develop strategies to mitigate identified risks.

**Qualification(s)**:

- Degree Education Level in Law, Finance, Business Administration, (4 years after A-Level), or equivalent.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a compliance role;
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, particularly in AML/KYC, ESG, and internal controls;
- Proficiency in compliance monitoring tools and software.

**Job-related skills**:

- Strong Understanding of compliance principles;
- Proficient in MS Office;
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements;
- Ability to translate plans into actions;
- Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve goals.

**Transversal skills**:

- Able to deliver work of a consistent level of accuracy with attention to detail;
- Able to structure work logically and efficiently;
- Ability to work in a multicultural team;
- Excellent communication and organisational skills with attention to details and accuracy;
- Highly trustworthy;
- Open-minded and proactive;
- Dynamic, flexible and reliable;
- A positive and can-do attitude.

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