Job Description

Who are we?

Sanlam Private Wealth is a valued member of the Sanlam Group (the Group). The Group offers diversified financial services and has been creating value for stakeholders since 1918.

The Group employs approximately 154,675 people globally in 42 countries with a presence in 33 countries on the African continent, India, Malaysia and selected developed markets and is held together by a shared business philosophy that encapsulates an entrepreneurial culture, traditional values, innovation, strong ties with business partners, client-centricity, solution-orientated and business responsibility. Sanlam's business philosophy is driven by the Group acting and behaving as One Firm.

Sanlam Limited, the Group's ultimate holding company, is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Namibian Stock Exchange, with USD 143 billion assets under management.

Since our clients are at the core of everything we do, we employ people with passion - individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, high-energy environment.

What will you do?

• AML and Compliance

• assist with onboarding of clients
• re-assessment of clients
• ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations
• appointment as MLRO
• Control and Risk Management

• assist in implementing appropriate system of policies, procedures, and internal controls to address department specific risks
• Company Secretarial

• assist in ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations and maintaining a high standard of corporate governance
• Operations and Office Management

• ensuring and assisting in efficiency of operating and administrative processes and driving improvements as may be required in both
• Financial Controls

• daily monitoring of incoming client funds
• transfer of funds to client accounts
• stock transfers and facilitating authorisation of payments

Qualification and experience

• Minimum of a degree in commerce/finance/accounting or equivalent professional qualification
• At least 5 years' comparable experience in the financial services industry in an equivalent jurisdiction

Knowledge and skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• In-depth knowledge of internal control concepts, preferably in a financial services context
• Collaboration - experience in working inclusively with others / in a team context
• Resilience - demonstrated experience in meeting deadlines under pressure
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and similar applications

Personal qualities

• Highly motivated, proactive, taking ownership of problems until they are resolved
• Highly organized with a high level of customer focus
• Excellent time management
• Accuracy and detail orientated
• Ability to perform well under pressure and show maturity, confidence and resilience in challenging environments
• Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Pro-active and innovative approach to work, clients and problem-solving
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Ability to respond to changing regulations and adjust compliance processes accordingly
• Assertive
• Passionate ownership of results

Build a successful career with us

We're all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future - your career, your personal development and achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth.

Through its business clusters - Sanlam Personal Finance, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Corporate, Santam, Mi-way, as well as the Group Office - the Sanlam Group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

• To be considered for the above opportunity please upload your detailed CV on or before 29 March 2024
• Please note that if you are not contacted within two weeks after the closing date your application has been unsuccessful

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity, and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.

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