Reference PE002527/RW Location Gauteng, Sandton Salary Interval Monthly Package None-negotiable Description Our client in Financial Services industry is currently looking to employ a Head of Compliance based in Sandton, Johannesburg.
 
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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.