Details of the Organization

James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) is a global engineering services company. From our origins as a ship owner and operator, we’ve evolved to provide the expertise and innovative technology our customers need in the harshest of environments across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport. We have a strong heritage built on the foundations of our people and innovation. Our strategy is centred around the One James Fisher ambition. We are building a stronger, more cohesive engineering service company operating in the Blue Economy.

Details of the Job/Internship

James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) is hiring a Ethics and Compliance Paralegal to join them in Greater Delhi Area. 

Role and Responsibilities

• Assist the JFS Group to process and review applications for the appointment/re-appointment of Business Partners in accordance with the JFS Business Partner Appointment procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate KYC due diligence records on new and existing Business Partners, ensuring that relevant databases are updated to reflect the current status of review.
• Assist with promoting the requirements for compliance with the JFS Group policies, standards and procedures, including the Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC) policy, ABC standard, Business Partner standard and Business Partner Appointment procedures, throughout the JFS Group.
• Escalate all concerns and issues as appropriate.
• Influence improvements to current processes.
• Maintain and enhance effective interaction and communication with the JFS Functions and Divisions within the JFS Group.
• Assist with the provision of legal advice and assistance in connection with the assessment of ABC risk and any sanctions screening alerts that arise in accordance with the JFS Sanctions Screening procedure.

Eligibility

• Educated to degree level or equivalent as a minimum.
• Experience of undertaking third party due diligence and analysis with a particular focus on compliance with the UK Bribery Act 2010, UK Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977.
• Experience in providing advice in connection with compliance with international trade sanctions would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of working as a paralegal either within a law firm or in-house would be desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent understanding of English (written/oral) is essential.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical with an eye for attention to detail.
• Capable of working with significant autonomy.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Greater Delhi Area

Application and Registration Details

After you apply, you will receive the next steps of the application process via email. 

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