Compliance Specialist - Johannesburg, South Africa - FirstRand

FirstRand

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Job Description

Hello future Compliance Specialist

Ashburton Investments is a new generation investment manager that offers investors access to more sources of return and more ways to manage risk.

In the institutional space in South Africa as well as our Global business, we pride ourselves on offering solutions to address clients' holistic balance sheet needs, and to support business strategies in the reallocation of investment capital in the face of increasing regulatory pressures.

We see institutions as but not limited to, pension funds, long and short-term insurers, re-insurers, as well as medical aid schemes.

In this role you will be required to assist with the implementation and execution of the Ashburton Investments program, framework, including updating policies and procedures, risk assessments, training modules, testing of key processes, and performing transaction monitoring.

Are you someone who can:

Identifying the regulatory universe, assist with the drafting of risk management plans and assist business with the implementation of such plans;
Engage with stakeholders on findings of compliance risk and control assessments to ensure action plans adhere to regulatory standards
Participate in compliance tracking, reviews, and validation of incidents, including testing of processes and business controls as well as reporting on findings and recommendations.
Provide inputs and support to ensuring the business is educated on the regulatory landscape and by creating awareness around compliance implication of daily duties.
Advise business of changes in regulation and identify potential impact of these changes on the business
Participate and give input to the development and implementation of compliance related campaigns in order to create awareness of the importance of compliance as well providing staff and business with knowledge and skills related to compliance
Assisting in developing of policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools with specific focus on relevant risk legislation, for the benefit of the larger organization.
Monitor and ensure business committees operate according to required business governance standards through regular engagements
Provide regulatory support and expertise in the formulation and completion of compliance risk and control assessments.
Ensure that compliance risk is adequately identified and in so doing, guide the business in terms of addressing such risk
Guide business to ensure that business policies contain the right content addressing legislative requirements thereby working toward an effective and adequate control environment
Influence the enhancement of business processes to prevent compliance breaches and reputational risk from occurring, which could result in financial penalties.
Assist the Head Compliance with drafting of compliance reports to management and various governance structures within Ashburton Investments and FirstRand;
Have completed a undergraduate degree in a businessrelated discipline, preferred qualification
Post graduate Degree in a businessrelated discipline.
Have 5 years' experience in a similar environment,
Have deep knowledge of regulations, staying up to date on any pertinent changes to regulations.

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate.
Challenging Work
Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are:

Are curious & courageous
you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to ask challenging questions.
Are obsessed with mastery
you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
Are observant
Strong observation skills with a keen eye for detail.
Are resilient -Be able to work under pressure and be unflappable
Have the ability to stay cool.
Are decisive
you are able to make sound judgments and work independently.
Are collaborative

- you are able to work within a team environment and to create and leverage synergies.

Job Details

Application Closing Date

17/04/24