Manager : Legal & Compliance

Hollard Insurance; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Johannesburg seeks a Mid-Senior level Legal and Compliance professional to provide support to their Investments business. The role involves developing compliance programs, managing legal risks, and advising on regulatory changes. Candidates should have strong experience in compliance and legal frameworks specific to the insurance industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in compliance program development and implementation.
• Proven ability in regulatory risk identification and assessment.
• Strong understanding of legal issues related to insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain compliance systems for the Investments business.
• Provide comprehensive legal support across various business areas.
• Evaluate and advise on new regulatory requirements.

Skills

Compliance program development

Regulatory risk management

Legal risk assessment

Contract management

Job description

Job Purpose: To provide legal and compliance support to the Investments business.

Develop, implement, and maintain a system of compliance (i.e. 1st Line) for Hollard Investments (HI), and in addition provide legal support, across the 4 areas of business being Hollard Investment Managers, Honey Platform, Implemented Portfolios Solutions and Balance Sheet Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance support: Responsible for the compliance program development, annual compliance strategy planning and compliance audit planning.
• Undertake regulatory risk identification, assessments, risk management planning and monitoring activities.
• Screen the regulatory environment for changes and developments that impact Hollard Investments.
• Evaluate new regulatory requirements, advise business on practical impacts and implications.
• Represent the Investments business on new compliance projects and initiatives to be implemented and where new or amended legislation requires it.
• Guiding remedial action plans and risk mitigation strategies in line with businesses' objectives.
• Sit on one or more of the following trustee boards: Hollard Life Retirement Annuity Fund, Regent Life Retirement Annuity Fund, ASISA Regulation 28 working group, ASISA Retirement Fund Reform Steering Committee.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing compliance‑related publications, and self‑study.
• Legal Support: Provide advice and opinions on legal issues and risks and refer complex or urgent matters for external advice where appropriate.
• Assess legal risks associated with contractual arrangements and advise the BU as to risks.
• Advising on the management of legal risks involved in implementing the Hollard Investments business plans.
• Manage the contracting process of appointed service providers.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Insurance