Head Of Compliance

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


Gauteng, SandtonMonthly Cost To Company (Market related)Our client in Financial Services industry is currently looking to employ a Head of Compliance based in Sandton, Johannesburg.A wonderful career opportunity awaits you.Requirements:

  • Relevant degree (candidates without a relevant degree with extensive compliance experience may be considered).
  • Computer literate and must be proficient in MS Office (required).
  • Experience in a risk, legal or compliance role in a category I or II financial services provider environment (required).
  • FAIS Approved Category I and II Compliance Officer (required).
  • Compliance or risk management qualification or designation (advantageous).
  • Knowledge and understanding of legal principles and ability to interpret legislation (required).
  • In depth knowledge of the requirements, implementation and application of FAIS, FICA, TCF, PoPIA.
  • Knowledge and understanding of compliance risk management principles (required).
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Financial Services Industry (required).
  • Knowledge of other legislation applicable to the business, e.g. Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, Companies Act, employment law (advantageous).
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
  • Analytical skills and the ability to work in a methodical and organized manner.
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure.
  • Proactive and resourceful and takes initiative.
  • Willingness to perform a wide variety of tasks and to continuously learn and improve.
Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:
Compliance:
  • Establishing, implementing, and maintaining a regulatory compliance management framework and function within the business in accordance with the overall risk management framework and group and license holder requirements.
  • Creation of compliance risk management plans and the monitoring of compliance in terms thereof.
  • Management of compliance functions within the various regions of the business, where applicable, and external compliance providers.
  • Assisting business in creating processes to mitigate the identified compliance risks within the business.
  • Drafting and implementation of compliance policies.
  • Drafting, implementing and managing annual compliance management plan.
  • Training of employees on compliance policies and legislation, including the drafting of training material.
  • Addressing compliance related queries from within the business.
  • Creating a compliance culture within the business.
  • Reporting to management, the Old Mutual Group, and the relevant regulators on compliance on the business.
  • Advising business on regulatory changes which may impact compliance management within the business.
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with regulators and other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Complaint investigation and management.
  • Administrative duties related to the above.
Operational Governance:
  • Assist with the operational implementation of the Group Governance Framework.
  • Draft and review operational governance policies.
  • Manage operational governance processes, e.g. drafting and updating of delegation of authority.
Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1322421
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned