Risk and Regulatory - Compliance Specialist - Manager

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a manager for its Risk & Regulatory team in Johannesburg. The role involves managing risk management and regulatory change projects, ensuring compliance, and developing expertise in regulatory trends. Candidates should have a strong background in risk consulting and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in risk consulting or related compliance role.
• Ability to communicate complex regulations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Risk & Regulatory teams.
• Develop compliance risk management frameworks and methodologies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Who we are looking for?

The world of Risk and Regulation is changing rapidly. PwC’s Risk & Regulatory team is expanding and seeking candidates at the manager level with 3–5 years of experience in risk consulting or in a related compliance or risk role within industry.

Job Description

Main Purpose:

To manage the day-to-day delivery of Risk & Regulatory teams in delivering risk management and regulatory change projects, including:

• Regulatory licensing applications
• Regulatory change management
• Capacity, capability, and skills development
• Design of Compliance Functions and target operating models
• Development of compliance risk management frameworks and methodologies
• Conducting compliance risk assessments and monitoring reviews
• Supporting regulatory relationships and onsite preparation or remediation

Responsibilities

• Managing teams on various engagement sizes, working on client sites and liaising with clients daily
• Keeping abreast of trends and developments in regulatory compliance to help clients adapt to evolving requirements
• Applying compliance risk management methodologies to analyze and document risks, issues, and potential solutions, preparing reports accordingly
• Developing a specialized area of expertise to become a subject matter expert
• Supporting senior team members in proposal preparation, marketing, sales activities, and ongoing client engagement
• Building relationships and networking internally and with clients
• Contributing to discussions on regulatory changes and best practices
• Participating in PwC’s Thought Leadership initiatives

Competencies

• Passion for compliance, risk management, and regulation
• Skills in understanding, interpreting, and communicating complex regulations
• Flexibility to adapt to different roles and client needs
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to implement tailored solutions
• Strong numeracy and report-writing skills
• Continuous learning mindset
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively at all levels
• Effective presentation skills
• Analytical and logical reasoning abilities
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Business acumen
• Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace