Specialist II, Compliance

TransUnion LLC; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Specialist II, Compliance to provide expert compliance advice across its Africa regions. This hybrid role includes drafting compliance policies, conducting assessments, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have a strong compliance background with a minimum of 3-4 years' experience and a relevant qualification in compliance or legal fields.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in compliance, legal, or internal audit.
• Knowledge of the National Credit Act and Protection of Personal Information Act.
• Strong computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory compliance advice across all TU Africa regions.
• Assist Management in regulatory requirements execution.
• Draft compliance related policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and prepare monitoring reports.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Assessment of regulatory impact

Policy drafting

Training and education

Risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Diploma or Advanced qualification in compliance/legal/internal audit

Job description

What We'll Bring :

To provide group-wide accurate, expert, specialist, relevant, quality regulatory compliance advice, compliance review and assessment services for all TU Africa regions. Responsible for the development and overseeing of a compliance program whilst striving to build and ensure a culture of compliance within the organisation which reflects to all outside parties.

What You'll Bring :

• Assist Management in executing applicable regulatory requirements by identifying them and making them aware of their responsibilities relating to compliance.
• Perform assessments of regulatory impact on the organisation, create gap analyses, rate risks of regulatory requirements for the implementation of monitoring and review programmes.
• Draft compliance related policies and procedures.
• Train and educate the business on their roles and responsibilities as it relates to all compliance activities.
• Support the development and approval of compliance risk management plans for the organisation in accordance with generally accepted compliance principles and standards.
• Conduct routine formal independent compliance risk management activities by developing an effective compliance risk assessment plan and present to management for approval. Monitor compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements by implementing the plan and prepare monitoring reports for the business.
• Develop, implement and execute a formal risk-based subscriber monitoring program to establish compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle of the subscriber agreement. Plan and conduct compliance risk assessments, document and report on findings and drive implement recommendations.
• Facilitate the implementation of the enterprise risk management programme and report on material risks to compliance management.
• Where required, act as regional coordinator for the enterprise business continuity programme, monitor and report on compliance with the programme’s quarterly deliverables and requirements.
• Where required, prepare statutory compliance reports for management review and submission.
• Where required, accompany business to client visits to address any compliance related queries and / or training.
• Where required, attend industry and / or regulatory meetings or workshops to represent TransUnion’s compliance function.

Impact You'll Make :

• Diploma or Advanced qualification in compliance / legal / internal audit or related field
• Operational compliance / legal / internal audit background and 3-4 years of experience
• Understand generally accepted compliance principles and standards
• Knowledgeable of legislation applicable to the business, e.g. National Credit Act, Protection of Personal Information Act
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Ability to create and facilitate presentations and training
• Analytical and problem-solving attitude

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Specialist II, Compliance