VP, Ethics & Ombuds — Risk & Compliance Leader

Synchrony; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking a Vice President for Ombuds and Ethics. This strategic role involves providing leadership in ethics and compliance, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in financial services, with strong skills in communication, risk assessment, and data analytics. The position offers work flexibility designed for balancing engagements with teams in different time zones.

Benefits

Work from home flexibility

Best-in-class employee benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of financial services experience or 10+ years in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years in ethics, risk management, operational risk and compliance.
• Proven experience managing Ombuds programs and/or Compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Ombuds and Ethics Program.
• Develop and oversee risk management strategies.
• Enhance compliance frameworks through governance and risk assessments.

Skills

Ethics management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Data analytics

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in relevant field

Tools

eGRC platforms

Tableau

SAS

Excel

Job description

A leading financial services company in South Africa is seeking a Vice President for Ombuds and Ethics. This strategic role involves providing leadership in ethics and compliance, managing risk, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in financial services, with strong skills in communication, risk assessment, and data analytics. The position offers work flexibility designed for balancing engagements with teams in different time zones.