Job vacancy Compliance Officer

Phnom Penh Derivative Exchange Plc is a Central Counterparty company licensed by SERC. To enhance our operation, we are seeking qualified candidates as following:

Working days are from Monday to Friday (8am-5pm)

We provide a fair selection process, and we offer attractive benefits.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and diligent Compliance Officer to join our organization and oversee our compliance program. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring compliance processes and controls to ensure that the organization operates in full compliance with relevant laws, regulations of all related regulatory bodies, especially SERC.

Duties

• Staying up to date with regulatory developments in the securities and financial markets and ensure that the company complies with all applicable laws and regulations made by SERC and other regulatory bodies.
• Issuing and preparing all kinds of official letters of request to the regulatory bodies, especially SERC.
• Processing new and renewal license/permit/registration to the relevant authorities according to the need of the company's business.
• Following up the progress of the application and request with the regulators and keeping the company on track.
• Responding to inquiries and issues from regulatory authorities, clients, and company management in a timely and effective manner.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities and other related business partners and managing relationships.
• Attending meetings with regulatory bodies on behalf of the company and providing detailed minute meeting reports.
• Contributing to meeting discussions and, when required, providing direction and technical advice to the management team, other related departments, and clients.
• Preparing regular compliance reports to SERC and all relevant regulatory authorities. 
• Keeping and managing the company documents and records.
• Drafting and Reviewing company cooperation agreements.
• Ensuring the company complies with relevant national and international Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

Requirements

• Must have at least a bachelor's degree in law or other degrees of similar value or have at least two (2) years of work experience related to legal work.
• Profound knowledge and understanding of relevant financial laws, regulations, and guidelines in Cambodia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply complex regulations and policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.