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United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF)

Compliance Officer

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Job Description Org. Setting and Reporting The United Nations Secretary-General is responsible for the investment of the assets of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Secretary-General has delegated this responsibility to the Representative of the Secretary-General for the investment of the assets of the UNJSPF (RSG). The RSG is, in turn, assisted in this function by the Office of Investment Management (OIM). OIM manages a $100+ billion multi-asset class, global investment portfolio, about 85% of which is actively managed in-house. Asset classes under management comprise of global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber and commodities. OIM's staff are all based in New York and come from over 40 countries. For more information please visit OIM's website at https://oim.unjspf.org/. This position is located in the Compliance Team within the Risk and Compliance Section of OIM. The incumbent reports to the Compliance Officer. Advertisement Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the Compliance Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Enhance the execution of OIM's compliance programmes. Create and update policies and procedures for disclosures (in addition to annual disclosure required by the UN), to detect patterns of unusual activity, conflicts of interest and information management in due time. Review OIM policies that have compliance component and monitor related activities. Manage the day-to-day operational aspects to ensure compliance and that all matters of surveillance, risk considerations and developments are properly tended to by reviewing alerts and ensuring timely reviews of activity and the disposition of such alerts. Perform screening, review and dispose of alerts as it relates to reputational, regulatory or sanction concerns with respect to investment activities and engagement with Third Parties Perform screening, review and dispose of alerts in connection with pre and post trade monitoring of internally and externally managed assets Implement training programs for all OIM Staff so as to maintain established procedures to ensure professional competency and expertise. Review all operational processes on a regular basis to identify and evaluate weaknesses in surveillance controls, strengthen processes and controls to mitigate potential scenarios proactively. Create processes and controls for pattern analysis and statistical models to detect out of the ordinary activities. Create surveillance scenarios and devise controls to implement an effective surveillance programme. Develop appropriate information graphics and charts for important relationships in order to provide a fuller risk picture. Sample trading transactions and review them in order to ensure integrity of the surveillance process. Assist OIM's Compliance Officer in monitoring controls and identifying/mitigating potential issues for all OIM investment compliance policies and procedures. This includes working collaboratively and in coordination with OIM staff to achieve organizational goals in accordance with standard operating procedures and in compliance with OIM's policies and procedures. Maintain positive interactions and communications with OIOS and the Board of Auditors. Facilitate audit examinations and finalize/close any recommendations. Active involvement in the OIM Business Continuity/ Disaster Recovery Plan discussions for testing of the BC/DR plans and review of the policies, especially policies related to data classification and data loss prevention. Streamline compliance assessment and compliance capture processes, track material events and risk impacts, and drive accountability and visibility with compliance indicators. Perform other duties, as required.
Advertisement Competencies Professionalism:
Knowledge of, and ability to apply concepts and procedures and terminology for review, examination, and processing of a wide range of compliance related issues. Ability to interpret and apply legislative instruments, develop and present results, recommendations, and opinions clearly and concisely. Ability to draft formal documents and work under pressure. Ability to apply good legal judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Technological Awareness:
Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in finance, accounting, legal, mathematics, computer science or economics or related field. A first-level university degree, in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Industry recognized credentials that are compliance related, or equivalent is desirable. Advertisement Job - Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in business ethics and corporate compliance is required. Experience with a large and diverse investment fund or investment management firm is required. Experience interacting with auditors or regulators is required. At least three years of experience with data loss prevention, data classification, Office 365, audit logs and IT compliance issues is desirable. At least three years of experience covering assets in structured finance, derivatives or private markets is desirable. Experience with investment tools such as Bloomberg or equivalent is desirable. Advanced proficiency in data management, including Excel and database applications is desirable. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details). Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II Advertisement Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Appointment at the United Nations is subject to mandatory adherence to the United Nations Financial disclosure Programme. An appointment to the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the UNJSPF additionally requires compliance with the rules and regulations pertaining to OIM's Code of Ethics, Personal Securities, Gift and Hospitality policies. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 31 August 2026, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, China (People's Republic of), Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Grenada, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Nicaragua, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saint Lucia, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in
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on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on "Manuals" in the "Help" tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of
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for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of
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for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
(APPLICATION, INTERVIEW
MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING
).
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
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