Operational Compliance Specialist – Investments

Discovery; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Invest, part of Discovery, is seeking a Junior Operational Compliance Officer to support end-to-end contract lifecycle, fund availability and regulatory reporting. You will liaise with asset managers, trustees and external partners to ensure compliance and timely communications.

The role involves contract reviews, due diligence, and coordinating with internal teams on product and compliance initiatives across local and offshore platforms.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (BSC/BCOM/LLB).
• 2 years in a similar role/level.
• MS Excel and MS Word proficiency.
• Strong communication, analytical and detail-oriented skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist, drive and ensure quick turnaround on all new contracts and agreements.
• Facilitate updates to forms and contracts (e.g., fund/fund class changes).
• Assist with Corporate Actions impact analysis locally and offshore.
• Assist with external fund setup and amendments.
• Prepare due diligence documents for internal and external entities.
• Maintain compliance reporting and records for Discovery Life and Invest.
• Support product development with practical implementation and communication.
• Provide regulatory knowledge base and assist with regular stakeholder reporting.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solver

People savvy

Education

BSC/BCOM/LLB or related qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Discovery Invest, part of Discovery, is seeking a Junior Operational Compliance Officer to support end-to-end contract lifecycle, fund availability and regulatory reporting. You will liaise with asset managers, trustees and external partners to ensure compliance and timely communications.

The role involves contract reviews, due diligence, and coordinating with internal teams on product and compliance initiatives across local and offshore platforms.