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Announcement on competitive selection for the position of the Chief Compliance Officer of JSC “State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine”

11/03/2024

According to the decision of the Supervisory Board, the competitive selection for the position of the Chief Compliance Officer of JSC “State Export-Import Bank of Ukraine” is announced (hereinafter – Bank).

BANK BACKGROUND:

JSC Ukreximbank is a Ukrainian bank, 100% state owned, that plays a critical and unique role in the financial system of Ukraine. Currently, the Bank is the third largest bank in Ukraine in terms of assets. Historically focused on export/import operations, the Bank has developed, of all Ukrainian banks, the largest foreign network of correspondent banks and provides a wide range of specialist products to support export growth for its clients.

Today, the Bank provides a wide range of banking services to public and private sector enterprises in such areas as the military-industrial complex, aircraft construction, implementation of infrastructure projects, energy, etc. The Bank plays a leading role in financing the country's transformation through the implementation of strategic projects and programs.

Chief Compliance Officer reports directly to the Supervisory Board.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine. No possibility for working outside Ukraine.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

A candidate for the position of the Chief Compliance Officer must meet the following general criteria:

  • University degree in Law, Economics or Management (Governance)
  • Compliance with the qualification requirements for impeccable business reputation and professional suitability set forth by the National Bank of Ukraine
  • Opportunity to devote a sufficient time to the performance of his / her professional duties
  • Lack of actual or potential conflicts of interest that could damage the proper performance of his / her duties
  • Compliance with the restrictions set forth in Article 26 of the Law of Ukraine “On Prevention of Corruption”, Articles 39, 42 of the Law on Banks and Article 65 of the Law of Ukraine “On the National Bank of Ukraine”
  • More than 8 years of relevant experience, out of which at least 3 years’ experience in the banking system in the sphere of compliance or risk management, internal audit, legal function in a bank
  • Knowledge of the business and the market(s) in which the business operates
  • Knowledge of key banking laws, regulations and related Bank policies
  • Knowledge of International Compliance standards
  • Knowledge of key products and specific services
  • Understanding of compliance risk management concepts and tools
  • Proven ability to meet new challenges, assimilate new information and to influence people through the maturity of approach and effective expression and articulation of knowledge and understanding
  • native Ukrainian speaker, business competency in English will be a significant advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate and influence at an appropriate level.
  • Strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure and prioritize within aggressive deadlines.
  • Strategic mind-set
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills; ability to build and maintain effective networks and relationships
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team, and also work independently
  • Good business judgement, knowing when to escalate, who to keep informed, ability to identify appropriate next steps/resolution
  • Positive “can do” attitude
  • Self-starter with ability to take the initiative
  • Ability to learn quickly
  • Service orientated, professional, proactive & strong client/business focus and accountability.
  • People leadership/management skills

KEY FUNCTIONS

  1. Advising the Supervisory Board and Management Board on compliance risks.
  2. Ensure performance by the Compliance Department the functions prescribed by the regulations of the National Bank of Ukraine and applicable international standards.
  3. Working with Regulators.
  4. Ensuring Consistency of Bank Policies with the Ukrainian legislation.
  5. Ethics and Business Practices.
  6. Ensuring awareness of applicable legal requirements, including foreign jurisdictions.
  7. Participation in internal audit activities conducted by the internal audit unit in the part related to regulatory issues and compliance.
  8. Training and Legal Monitoring.
  9. Compliance Monitoring and Testing.
  10. Provide input to three lines of defence for effectively managing compliance risk.

SELECTION PROCESS STAGES:

Date

Stage

11.03.2024 – 29.03.2024

Submission by the Competition Participants of documents for participation in the Competitive Selection

01.04.2024 – 12.04.2024

The first stage

Determination of the list of Applicants who fulfil the eligibility criteria (Long List). Approval of the Long List by the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Bank’s Supervisory Board (NomCom)

Evaluation of admitted Applicants at the first stage of the Competitive Selection by the NomCom and approval of the list of Candidates admitted to the second stage of the Competitive Selection by the NomCom (Short List).

15.04.2024 – 26.04.2024

The second stage

The NomCom conducts interviews with Candidates from the Short List (in person or online).

Selecting of the Competition Winner by the NomCom, who will be recommended for the final interview with the Supervisory Board.

Up to  03.05.2024

The final stage

Final interview of the Competition Winner with the Supervisory Board (in person or online).

Selecting of the Winner of the Competition to the relevant position by the Supervisory Board.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

The candidates interested in participating in competitive selection, shall send the initial package of documents to ETychynska@eximb.com by 18:00 pm Kyiv time on 29 March 2024.

  • curriculum vitae (resume), specifying the position the Competition Participant applies for
  • motivational letter
  • consent to personal data processing
  • letter confirming absence of conflicts of interests or providing information on relevant conflicts of interests and proposal as to their elimination or settlement
  • letters of reference and other documents, at his/her discretion.

CONTACT DETAILS:

e-mail: ETychynska@eximb.com, +38 099 752 75 87