Compliance Officer

Compliance Officer, P3 (Job Opening No. 285805)- Deadline to apply: 15 November 2026

Job Summary

Join the Office of Investment Management (OIM) of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and contribute to strengthening compliance, risk oversight, and investment governance within a globally recognized institutional investment organization. OIM manages a $100+ billion multi-asset class global investment portfolio , approximately 85% of which is actively managed in-house across global equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, timber, and commodities.

This position is located in the Compliance Team within the Risk and Compliance Section of OIM. The incumbent reports directly to the Compliance Officer and supports the implementation and monitoring of compliance programmes, investment surveillance activities, regulatory controls, and organizational policies to ensure adherence to established standards and procedures.

The incumbent is responsible for enhancing compliance frameworks, conducting investment surveillance, identifying and mitigating compliance risks, monitoring trading activities, and strengthening internal controls. The role provides an opportunity to contribute to investment compliance, regulatory monitoring, data-driven surveillance, audit coordination, and operational risk management within a diverse, multicultural investment organization representing more than 40 countries.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and enhancement of OIM's compliance programmes, ensuring adherence to investment policies, internal controls, and established procedures.
• Develop, review, and update compliance policies and procedures relating to disclosures, conflicts of interest, unusual activity detection, and information management.
• Manage day-to-day compliance surveillance activities, including reviewing alerts, monitoring risks, and ensuring timely investigation and resolution of identified issues.
• Conduct screening and review of reputational, regulatory, and sanctions-related alerts involving investment activities and third-party engagements.
• Perform pre-trade and post-trade compliance monitoring of internally and externally managed investment portfolios, reviewing and resolving surveillance alerts.
• Develop and implement compliance training programmes to strengthen staff awareness, professional competency, and adherence to established compliance procedures.
• Review operational processes and surveillance controls to identify weaknesses, assess risks, and recommend improvements to strengthen compliance effectiveness.
• Develop surveillance scenarios, pattern analysis processes, and statistical models to identify unusual trading activities and potential compliance concerns.
• Prepare analytical reports, information graphics, charts, and compliance indicators to support risk assessment, monitoring, and management decision‑making.
• Review samples of trading transactions to assess the integrity and effectiveness of investment surveillance processes.
• Collaborate with OIM investment and operational teams to monitor compliance controls, identify potential issues, and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with the Office of Internal Oversight Services (OIOS) and the Board of Auditors , facilitate audit examinations, and support the implementation and closure of audit recommendations.
• Participate in business continuity and disaster recovery planning, including reviewing policies related to data classification, data loss prevention, and information security.
• Streamline compliance assessment and monitoring processes, track material events and associated risk impacts, and strengthen accountability through compliance reporting and performance indicators.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• Opportunity to contribute to investment compliance, surveillance, and risk management within a globally recognized institutional investment organization managing a $100+ billion portfolio.
• Gain exposure to investment compliance frameworks, regulatory monitoring, surveillance controls, audit coordination, and data-driven risk assessment across multiple asset classes.
• Work collaboratively with investment professionals, risk management specialists, auditors, and operational teams in a diverse and multicultural environment.
• Contribute to strengthening compliance governance, internal controls, investment integrity, and operational resilience within the United Nations system.
• Access to professional development and continuous learning opportunities.