Compliance Specialist

time left to apply End Date: April 10, (6 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R

Job Description

To monitor processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology and minimum standards and provide support to experienced Regulatory Risk and Compliance professionals that require robust regulatory compliance advice and guidance.

Hello Future Compliance Specialist,

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of the people that make it happen. As part of our team in the FNB Life Governance Legal and Compliance team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious.

Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. The role purpose is to assist the Head of Compliance to advise, guide, monitor and report on compliance with all legislation, standards and market conduct practices relevant to the Life Insurance business.

Responsibilities

1. Provide Compliance and Legal support (not limited to guiding, advising, solutioning and monitoring) to the FirstRand Life business.
2. Identify and manage compliance and legal risk.
3. Provide assurance on the management of compliance risk to the Heads of Compliance.
4. Monitor and enforce effective controls, governance and compliance standards.
5. Promote fair market conduct practices.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders that promote cross delivery process and practice solutions.
7. Anticipate and meet the needs and commit to continuous development and entrenchment of a client centric culture.
8. Drive regulatory change management and implementation.
9. Provide regulatory risk reporting.
10. Engage with applicable Regulators.
11. Ensure the development and implementation of integrated corporate governance, compliance, integrity and ethics frameworks.
12. Assess the possible impact of any regulatory developments on the operations of the business and work with the business with regard to compliance.
13. Work with the Monitoring and Internal Audit teams to agree on monitoring plans, scope of work including reviewing completed audits and ensuring any recommendations made are implemented.
14. Execute the regulatory breach management process including identification, analysis and resolution steps.
15. Contribute to the initiation of critical statutory projects relevant to the business and monitor the appropriate implementation thereof by the business.
16. Create awareness within business regarding new compliance requirements or provide guidance on potential impact of compliance requirements.
17. Support the business stakeholders to identify compliance risks or weaknesses for which the business should consider additional mitigating action, or processes and/or procedures.
18. Initiate, contribute and prepare the necessary documentation for the submission of business enabling statutory applications to applicable regulatory and industry or supervisory bodies.

Requirements

1. Relevant legal qualification.
2. Diploma in Compliance management will be advantageous.
3. RE1.
4. Minimum 5 years' experience in an end-to-end compliance function with in-depth knowledge of the life insurance business including distribution.
5. Must have a strong understanding and application including but not limited to the Insurance Act, Long term Insurance Act, Policyholder Protection Rules, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act.

Opportunities

You will have access to:

1. Opportunities to network and collaborate.
2. A challenging working environment.
3. Opportunities to innovate.

Ideal Candidate

We can be a match if you are:

1. Adaptable and curious.
2. Thrive in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you!

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 10 / 04 / 25

About Us

Serving retail and commercial customers, FNB is so much more than a bank, offering life and short-term insurance, innovative savings and investment products, and a digital universe of solutions that help customers navigate challenges and opportunities of everyday life. It has a market-leading app and a globally recognised rewards system in eBucks. FNB has won multiple awards, including the Strongest Banking Brand in the World in the Brand Finance Banking report. FNB represents multiple opportunities for you to build an exciting and rewarding career, especially if you want to change people's lives, in an authentic, profound and sustainable way.