Compliance Specialist

FNB South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African financial institution is looking for a Compliance Specialist in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will monitor compliance processes, provide legal advice, and ensure adherence to regulations concerning life insurance and investment products. A strong background in compliance and risk management, alongside relevant legal qualifications, is required. This role supports a client-centric culture while engaging with regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end compliance role.
• In-depth knowledge of life insurance and investment distribution.
• Strong understanding of relevant financial acts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology.
• Assist the Head of Compliance in executing strategy related to distribution.
• Lead regulatory change initiatives and ensure effective implementation.

Skills

Legal compliance advice

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory change initiatives

Client-centric approach

Education

Relevant legal qualification

Diploma in Compliance management

Job description

Job title: Compliance Specialist

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 30, 2025

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Job Description

• To monitor processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology and minimum standards and provide support to experienced Regulatory Risk and Compliance professionals that require robust regulatory compliance advice and guidance.
• The role purpose is to assist the Head of Compliance support the Distribution business execute its strategy by advising, guiding, monitoring and reporting on compliance with all legislation, standards and market conduct practices relevant to the distribution of life insurance and investment products.

Are you someone with the following skills and expertise:

• Support & Guidance: Provide legal and compliance advice, solutions, and monitoring within a distribution environment.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and manage compliance and legal risks, including regulatory breaches.
• Assurance & Reporting: Offer assurance to Compliance Heads and deliver regulatory risk reports.
• Governance & Controls: Monitor and enforce governance frameworks, controls, and compliance standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships internally and externally to support collaborative compliance practices.
• Client-Centric Culture: Promote fair market conduct and continuously develop a client-focused approach.
• Regulatory Change: Lead regulatory change initiatives and ensure effective implementation.
• Regulator Interaction: Engage with regulators and assist in the compilation of regulatory submissions and projects.
• Collaboration with Assurance Providers: Work with the assurance teams to define audit and monitoring plans and ensure any findings identified are adequately remediated.
• Awareness & Training: Raise awareness of new compliance requirements and guide the business on their impact including providing training where necessary.
• Framework Development: Ensure integrated governance, ethics, and compliance frameworks are in place.

You will be an ideal candidate if you possess:

• Relevant legal qualification.
• Diploma in Compliance management will be advantageous.
• RE1.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an end-to-end compliance role with in depth knowledge of the life insurance and investment business and the distribution thereof.
• Must have a strong understanding and application including but not limited to the Insurance Act, Long term Insurance Act, Policyholder Protection Rules, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Financial Markets Act, Collective Investment Schemes Control Act.

End Date

November 4, 2025