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Pretoria: Compliance Officer posted by Hire Resolve

Compliance Officer

Posted on 2025-02-08

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Job Summary

Hire Resolve is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join our clients teama leading financial services provider. We are seeking a compliance professional with specific industry experience in insurance and asset management to ensure regulatory adherence and uphold industry best practices. This role offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic and reputable organization, playing a key part in fostering a strong compliance culture. If you have a solid background in compliance within these sectors, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that all employees understand compliance policies and relevant laws and regulations.
  • Develop and deliver training programs on compliance-related topics.
  • Act as the point of contact for compliance-related questions, building strong relationships with financial advisors.
  • Provide clear and accessible guidance to employees and financial advisors on compliance matters.
  • Promote a culture of compliance and ethical behavior within the company.
  • Develop and implement a compliance coverage plan based on the approved regulatory framework.
  • Implement necessary actions to ensure achievement of compliance plan objectives.
  • Assist the Compliance Manager in maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Ensure that license profile changes are submitted timeously to the Regulator.
  • Conduct monitoring as per the agreed compliance coverage plan.
  • Maintain all compliance registers.
  • Compile a monthly file monitoring schedule and report findings to the Compliance Manager.
  • Liaise with internal departments, coordinate meetings with line managers, and provide monitoring feedback to financial advisors.
  • Conduct branch monitoring.
  • Review internal monitoring processes and results, identifying trends and risks.
  • Escalate high-risk findings to the Compliance Manager immediately.
  • Assist the Compliance Manager with compliance projects as required.
  • Assist the Compliance Manager in compiling internal compliance reports on all compliance activities and risks.
  • Support reporting to the regulator and industry bodies.
  • Store all compliance records securely for easy retrieval on SharePoint.
  • Adhere to correct naming conventions for document storage.
  • Maintain compliance documentation on the company intranet.
  • Assist the Compliance Manager with compliance training and awareness initiatives.
  • Stay informed of regulatory matters by attending webinars and reading industry newsletters.
  • Attend regular compliance meetings.
  • Address general compliance queries from advisors and other departments, escalating when necessary

Requirements

  • Related degree (LLB, Bachelors in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Management, or related fields).
  • RE1 qualification.
  • Registered Phase 1 Compliance Officer with the FSCA.
  • RE3 and/or Certificate in Compliance Management (advantageous).
  • 35 years of relevant experience in a compliance function within financial services.
  • Working knowledge of investments, health benefits, non-life (short-term) insurance, and long-term insurance is advantageous.
  • Administration and regulatory compliance.

 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Bilingual (fluent in English and Afrikaans).
  • Professional service delivery.
  • Products within the financial services industry.
  • FAIS, FICA, POPIA, and related regulations.

Skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects.
  • Strong analytical skills for applying regulatory requirements.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Highly organized and methodical approach.
  • Process-driven mindset.
  • Dependability and integrity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving approach.

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