Compliance Officer: JG 11: SLS Compliance: Fintech: Bellville

What will you do?

• Advising and providing guidance to management on systems, policies, processes and controls implemented to enable compliance
• Analysing and interpreting regulation and legislation and using a risk-based approach
• Identification and risk rating of applicable laws and regulations for responsible business units 
• Development and implementation of compliance/legislative universe for responsible business units
• Development and implementation of Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) for core legislative and regulatory provisions
• Compiling monitoring plans indicating the compliance monitoring methodology used and the frequency thereof
• Compiling monitoring reports on the results of monitoring
• Incident reporting, to ensure timeous escalation of compliance risks and incidents
• Interpreting regulation and legislation and assisting business units with practical implementation thereof
• Researching and communicating applicable legislative developments to all stakeholders
• Assisting with the promotion of a culture of compliance and awareness within SFT and actively participating in compliance projects and training initiatives
• Providing training on regulatory requirements to SFT businesses

Role Requirements

Qualifications: 

• A legal or commercial degree
• Compliance qualification and/or designation (PG Diploma in Compliance Management and/or CPrac (SA)) would be advantageous
• Meeting the competence, qualifications and experience requirements to be registered as a Compliance Officer with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority would be advantageous

Experience & Knowledge:

• 3-6 years’ experience as a Compliance Officer in the Financial Services Industry
• Knowledge of the financial services industry
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of compliance risk management and monitoring programmes
• Experience in a Fintech/Digital environment would be advantageous
• A thorough understanding and knowledge of the regulatory requirements impacting on the various businesses (e.g., FAIS, FICA, Insurance Act, LTIA, PPR, POPIA) would be advantageous

Skills:

• Analytical thinking skills
• Decision making skills
• Technical professional skills
• Report writing skills
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Compliance advice and training skills

Competencies

• The ability to manage people and processes effectively in instances where non-compliance is identified
• Thorough and detail minded
• Ethical and principled

Sanlam Core Competencies

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 of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround time

The closing date is 20 April 2025

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

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