Senior Compliance Officer & Deputy Information Officer

THE SKILLS MINE; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance consultancy in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Compliance Attorney to lead legislative analysis and compliance monitoring. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, including expertise in the National Credit Act and other relevant legislation. This role emphasizes training, stakeholder engagement, and maintaining compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an admitted attorney.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance within the financial sector.
• Extensive understanding of compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze legislative impacts on compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on financial regulatory acts.
• Monitor compliance controls post-implementation.
• Draft and maintain the Compliance Manual.
• Train staff on compliance with regulations.
• Maintain positive relations with regulators and auditors.

Skills

Analytical assessment of legislative requirements

Understanding of compliance legislation

Stakeholder reporting

Building relationships with regulators

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Accredited member of Compliance Institute of South Africa

Job description

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is required, and being an admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa would be an advantage.
• Accredited member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa.
• 5+ years of experience practising as an admitted attorney.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance within the financial sector.
• Extensive understanding and working knowledge of relevant compliance requirements applicable to the financial sector, particularly the National Credit Act (NCA), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Identification and definition of the legislative universe - impact analysis for new legislation and amendments to existing legislation. Interpreting and scrutinising each provision for applicability (an analytical assessment of legislative requirements and how they apply to the JVCO).
• Subject matter expert on the National Credit Act, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Consumer Protection Act, Protection of Personal Information Act and other relevant legislation.
• Test and monitor controls after implementation by drawing samples of work performed by the relevant areas of the JVCO and verifying that legislative requirements were adhered to.
• Liaising, compiling and reporting to internal and external stakeholders on the levels of compliance within the JVCO.
• Drafting, updating and maintaining the JVCO’s Compliance Manual. In addition, ensure that the JVCO’s Compliance Manual is in adherence with the latest legislative and industry requirements (proactive environment scanning).
• The provision of information and staff training to ensure compliance with statutory and/or regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with Regulators, external and internal Auditors and industry bodies (relevant associations, Payments Association, Compliance Institute, etc.).