Compliance Officer VA
A senior Compliance Officer builds and runs your compliance programme: policies, monitoring, training and regulatory reporting, so the business meets its obligations and issues are caught before they become penalties.
- Top 1% vetted talent
- No lock-in contracts
- Replacement guarantee
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Description
A Compliance Officer VA helps regulated businesses maintain policies, monitoring programmes, training, regulatory records and reporting processes. They can track regulatory change, manage KYC and AML processes, investigate compliance issues and coordinate audits. Outsource Teams provides top 1% vetted talent with experience in regulated industries, no lock-in contracts and a replacement guarantee, while formal regulatory submissions remain subject to approval by the client’s accountable person.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the compliance framework, including the obligations register, policies and control library for the client's industry and jurisdictions.
- Monitor regulatory change and brief management on what it means and what has to be done by when.
- Run compliance monitoring and testing programmes and document findings and remediation.
- Manage KYC, AML and sanctions screening processes where the business is subject to them, using tools such as ComplyAdvantage or Refinitiv.
- Investigate incidents, complaints and breaches, keep the breach register and prepare regulatory notifications for the responsible officer's approval.
- Deliver compliance training and track completion across the business.
- Prepare regulatory filings, attestations and board reports for review and submission by the client's accountable executive.
- Coordinate external audits and regulator requests and track open actions to closure.
- Manage a GRC platform such as LogicGate, Vanta or Drata for evidence and control tracking.
Software & Tools
Requirements
- 5+ years in compliance within financial services, healthcare, technology or another regulated industry.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as AML and CTF regimes, GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 or the specific regulator for the client's sector.
- Experience with a GRC or screening platform such as LogicGate, Vanta, Drata or ComplyAdvantage.
- Recognised compliance credential such as CAMS, ICA, CCEP or CIPP is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills in clear, precise English suitable for boards and regulators.
- Works on the basis that regulatory submissions are approved and lodged by the client's accountable person in their jurisdiction.
- A secure home office with high-speed internet and backup power, and working hours that match the client's business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can they manage within a compliance programme?
They can maintain policies, obligations registers and control libraries, run monitoring programmes and track remediation work.
Can they support KYC and AML processes?
Yes. They can manage KYC, AML and sanctions screening processes where relevant to the client’s regulatory obligations.
What systems can they use?
They can work with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, LexisNexis, NAVEX and Adobe Acrobat, as well as GRC tools such as LogicGate, Vanta and Drata.
Who approves regulatory submissions?
Regulatory submissions are reviewed, approved and lodged by the client’s accountable person in the relevant jurisdiction.
How much does it cost?
Rates start at $9 USD per hour for entry level, $12 USD per hour for intermediate and $15 USD per hour for senior talent. Full-time and part-time options are available.
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