Compliance Officer - Regulatory Affairs

Placements24; Durban; Sur place; ZAR 650 000 - 1 050 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Compliance Officer to join its Durban-based legal and compliance team. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to FAIS, FICA, and POPIA, monitoring regulatory changes, and driving effective compliance programs and internal audits.

A proactive approach to regulatory integrity is essential in a dynamic market. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's in Law/Finance/Business Admin and have 4–6 years of relevant experience, with strong analytical and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4–6 years of compliance/regulatory or risk management experience in banking/financial services.
• Thorough knowledge of FAIS Act, FICA, POPIA.
• Experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and risk assessments.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and interpret evolving financial regulations and legislation impacting the company's operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and internal audits to assess adherence to policies and regulations.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to employees across departments.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors during examinations and inquiries.

Connaissances

Regulatory compliance

Internal auditing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Description du poste

Our client is actively seeking a meticulous and experienced Compliance Officer to join their established legal and compliance team in Durban . This role is essential for ensuring adherence to all relevant financial regulations, policies, and procedures within the organization. You will be responsible for monitoring regulatory changes, implementing compliance programs, and conducting internal audits to mitigate risks. This position requires a deep understanding of the South African financial services landscape and a proactive approach to maintaining the highest standards of regulatory integrity in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret evolving financial regulations and legislation impacting the company's operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and internal audits to assess adherence to policies and regulations.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to employees across various departments.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors during examinations and inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in a compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management role within the banking and financial services industry .
• Thorough knowledge of South African financial regulations (e.g., FAIS Act, FICA, POPIA).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and conducting risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Strong understanding of internal audit principles and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with an annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry-specific workshops.
• A stable and professional working environment with a focus on ethical conduct.
• Generous leave allowance and other employee benefits.