It Compliance Specialist

Discovery Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking an IT Compliance Specialist to enhance their compliance team. The successful candidate will engage in compliance risk management and ensure adherence to IT regulatory requirements and internal policies. Applicants with relevant degrees and significant experience are encouraged to apply, particularly those familiar with compliance laws and with certifications in cybersecurity and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in financial services compliance.
• Certificates in Compliance Management, Cyber Security, CISA, CISSP, IAPP are required.
• Strong understanding of IT laws like POPIA, PAIA, GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day Compliance Risk Management duties.
• Support and provide technical guidance on IT legislative compliance.
• Review compliance policies and conduct audits.

Skills

Compliance Risk Management

Technical Guidance

Policy Review

Audit Conducting

Regulatory Analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), IT, Computer Science

Job description

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IT Compliance Specialist

Business Unit: Discovery Central Services

Function: Compliance

Discovery – Group Compliance

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success but also to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Group Compliance

Group Compliance is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Group Financial Crime Compliance team.

The core purpose of the department is to ensure that Discovery Group's core purpose and reputation are protected.

The immediate 3-year ambition is to be the most respected and trusted compliance practice in the financial services sector.

The department aims to be visible, trusted, and respected.

Key Purpose

The successful candidate will carry out day-to-day Compliance Risk Management duties to ensure that the company complies with IT regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Responsibilities include supporting and providing technical guidance on IT legislative compliance, reviewing compliance policies, conducting audits, analyzing regulations, and maintaining industry best practices.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB), Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years' experience in financial services compliance or compliance risk management.
• Certificates in Compliance Management, Cyber Security, AI, CISA, CISSP, IAPP (CIPP / CIPM), ISACA, CGRC.
• Working knowledge of IT laws such as POPIA, PAIA, GDPR, ISO, King IV.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Personal Attributes

• Flexible, team-oriented, proactive, analytical, ethical, professional, organized, adaptable, stress-resilient.

Employment Equity and diversity are valued, and the company encourages applications from people with disabilities.