Insurance Compliance Manager

Pathfinders Consulting Pty (Ltd); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected player in the financial services industry is seeking a Compliance Manager in Cape Town. You will play a key role in developing compliance programmes that ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Ideal candidates should possess a BCom or LLB degree, 5-7 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to influence the compliance culture within the organization.

Qualifications

• 57 years insurance compliance experience including at least 2 years in a management role.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with confidence to engage stakeholders and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Compliance Monitoring Programme across the business.
• Review and embed company policies to align with regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management on compliance risks and governance.
• Partner with Legal and Operational teams to investigate compliance breaches.
• Conduct training to build a compliance-conscious workforce.
• Drive reporting of compliance results, identifying trends and recommending actions.

Skills

Insurance compliance experience

Knowledge of FAIS and Insurance Acts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership Experience

Education

BCom (Law / General) or LLB degree plus a Compliance Management Certificate

Job description

Are you a compliance professional who thrives on structure integrity and driving good governance across complex environments Our client a respected player in the financial services industry is seeking a Compliance Manager to strengthen oversight and embed a culture of accountability across their operations.

The Opportunity

Youll play a key role in developing monitoring and reporting on compliance programmes that ensure full adherence to the Companies Act FAIS the Insurance Acts FIC Act and related legislation. This role goes beyond ticking boxes its about influencing culture guiding decision-makers and ensuring the business operates with transparency and ethical intent.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain an effective Compliance Monitoring Programme across the business.
• Review update and embed company policies procedures and Codes of Conduct to align with changing regulatory requirements.
• Advise senior management on compliance risks regulatory updates and governance matters.
• Partner with Legal Risk and Operational teams to investigate and resolve compliance breaches.
• Conduct ongoing training and awareness programmes to build a compliance-conscious workforce.
• Drive the reporting of compliance results identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.

Requirements

What Youll Bring

• A BCom (Law / General) or LLB degree plus a Compliance Management Certificate (Compliance Institute SA or equivalent).
• 57 years insurance compliance experience including at least 2 years in a management role.
• Solid knowledge of FAIS Insurance Acts FIC Act AML and the broader financial regulatory landscape.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Strong analytical investigative and communication skills.

What Sets You Apart

You see compliance as an enabler of business growth not a barrier. Youre known for building trust influencing change and helping organisations uphold their reputation through integrity and governance excellence.

Benefits

Work Arrangement : Hybrid Sandton

Type : Permanent

If youre ready to shape the compliance culture within a forward-thinking financial services environment wed love to hear from you.

Apply now to join an organisation where your expertise truly makes a difference.

Required Skills

• 57 years insurance compliance experience including at least 2 years in a management role.
• Solid knowledge of FAIS Insurance Acts FIC Act AML and the broader financial regulatory landscape.
• A collaborative mindset with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and regulators.
• Strong analytical investigative and communication skills.

Required Education

• A BCom (Law / General) or LLB degree plus a Compliance Management Certificate (Compliance Institute SA or equivalent).

Key Skills

• Assistant Manager Experience
• Management Experience
• Accounting
• Account Management
• Detailing
• Underwriting
• Insurance Sales
• Customer relationship management
• Epic
• Leadership Experience
• Management Consulting
• Statutory Accounting Principles

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1