Head Compliance

Afrizan People Intelligence; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected asset management company in Pretoria seeks a Head of Compliance to strategically lead the compliance function at an executive level. This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations and overseeing compliance initiatives. Candidates must have extensive compliance experience in the financial sector, excellent leadership skills, and a relevant postgraduate degree. This is a unique opportunity to impact a large financial institution positively.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years’ compliance experience in the financial sector, at least 5 years in investment management.
• 3–5 years’ leadership and people management experience.
• FSCA-approved Compliance Officer for FAIS licence Categories I and II.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Compliance function.
• Develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s compliance strategy.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and internal policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Honours/Postgraduate degree in Law or Commerce

Job description

Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial compliance and a passion for leading high-performing teams?

A respected client in the asset management sector is seeking a highly experienced and driven Head of Compliance to lead and oversee the organisation's compliance function at an executive level. This is a rare opportunity for a senior compliance professional to play a key role in ensuring a large and complex financial institution remains aligned with its regulatory and ethical obligations while continuing to deliver value to public sector stakeholders.

Key Duties:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Compliance function
• Develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s compliance strategy and annual programme
• Ensure adherence to legislation, regulatory frameworks, internal policies and client mandates
• Monitor and report on the institution’s compliance status to EXCO, the Board and Regulators
• Act as the main liaison between the organisation and regulatory bodies
• Oversee anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) responsibilities
• Educate internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and developments
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and mandate compliance risks
• Drive business continuity planning and budgeting for the Compliance department

Key Requirements:

• Honours/Postgraduate degree in Law or Commerce (Master’s in MCom/LLM or equivalent advantageous)
• 10–15 years’ compliance experience in the financial sector, with at least 5 years in investment management
• 3–5 years’ leadership and people management experience
• FSCA-approved Compliance Officer for FAIS licence Categories I and II
• Regulatory Exams: RE1, RE3, and RE5
• AML Officer registration with FIC preferred
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g. FAIS, FICA, PFMA, Companies Act, Pension Fund Act, CISCA, King IV)
• Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills

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