Risk and Compliance Governance Officer

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As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

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Reporting to the Global Head of Non-Financial Risk, Risk and Compliance Governance Officer is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and ongoing management of Alter Domus's Risk and Compliance Governance framework and tooling, ensuring the organization has effectively implemented tech-enabled risk management processes and governance. This role requires experience in Risk or Compliance and strong delivery acumen both managing strategic iniatives and tactical deliveries.   

You will drive forward strategic and tactical iniatives to continuously improve the Risk and Compliance Governance framework and tooling. Alter Domus is seeking a Risk and Compliance Governance Officer with strong delivery acumen to support the Global Head of Non-Financial Risk in the planning, coordination, and leadership of the implementation of these initiatives from concept to live. 

RISK AND COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE

• Supporting the Global Head of Non-Financial Risk with the translation of the Risk and Compliance Governance framework technology and AI enabled processes.  
• Supporting the Global Head of Non-Financial Risk with the embedding of the Risk and Compliance Governance framework in Alter Domus and assure adherence.  
• Support the implementation of the Alter Domus Risk and Compliance tooling and development of R&C agents.  
• Lead strategic management of R&C committee governance.
• Develop and execute plans to deliver tooling and agentic initiatives.  
• Leverage a can-do and problem-solving mindset to take ownership of tactical initiatives and deliver pragmatic solutions without compromising the strategic. 
• Support the Global Head of Non-Financial Risk in the continued enhancement of the function, its processes and procedures and its tooling.  
• Use critical thinking and creativity in delivering desired outcomes. 
• Promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to embed the Alter Domus Values and our Employer Value Proposition.
• Support a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational and reputational risks.
• Ensure adherence to the highest Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG) standards. 

PROFILE 

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Risk and Compliance or Governance.
• Strong leadership presence that motivates and inspires.  
• A confident familiarity with Risk and Compliance in a financial services context, and in particular Non-Financial Risk. 
• Ability to influence and understand the needs of different stakeholder groups. 
• Able to balance an understanding of the strategic imperative with a focus on the delivery level objectives. 
• Confidence in decision-making and/or making recommendations to decision-makers. 
• Ability to assimilate, make sense of and articulate competing priorities and multiple concurrent initiatives. 
• Proactive with a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability. 
• Disciplined, methodical with a strong attention to detail. 
• Able to leverage creativity and critical thinking in problem-solving and delivering outcomes – does not simply administer the delivery process. 
• Resilient under pressure. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication with good interpersonal skills that raise the profile of, and buy-in for, initiatives. 
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.   

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Alter Domus is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Equity Statement 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

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