Senior Compliance Manager

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive health and retirement

Leadership development

Culture of integrity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Compliance Manager to lead our Pretoria compliance program. This role requires overseeing regulatory adherence, drafting robust policies, and fostering an integrity-driven culture company-wide within South Africa's administrative capital.

You will advise senior management on compliance matters, manage audits, training, and liaison with regulators and auditors, ensuring the organization operates within legal and ethical boundaries.

Qualifications

• Law or finance/business degree required.
• Minimum 6 years in compliance, legal, or regulatory roles in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of SA financial regulations and governance.
• Proven track record in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's overall compliance program.
• Monitor laws and regulations and update policies.
• Conduct internal audits and investigations.
• Provide training on compliance and ethics.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Manage reporting of compliance metrics and incidents.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Law degree

Finance/Business degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and proactive Senior Compliance Manager to lead their compliance efforts in Pretoria . This critical role involves overseeing the adherence to all regulatory requirements, developing robust compliance policies, and fostering a culture of ethical conduct and integrity throughout the organization. You will act as a key advisor to senior management on compliance matters, ensuring the company operates within legal and ethical boundaries. This is a vital position within South Africa's administrative capital, offering the chance to shape compliance strategy and protect the organization's reputation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company's overall compliance program.
• Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and ensure timely updates to policies and procedures.
• Conduct internal audits and investigations to ensure adherence to compliance standards.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance matters and ethical conduct.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Manage the reporting of compliance metrics and incident management.

Requirements

• Law degree or a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role within the financial services sector.
• Deep understanding of South African financial regulations and corporate governance principles.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Key role in shaping the ethical framework of the organization in Pretoria.
• Collaborative work environment committed to integrity.