Ethics Head

time left to apply End Date: April 15, 2025 (2 days left to apply)

job requisition id R32116

Job Description

To work with our business leaders, compliance and internal audit departments to deliver complex programmes and develop practical solutions that address operational challenges across a variety of risk areas, including bribery and corruption, sanctions, human rights, sustainability, reputational risk and fraud. To operate as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution.

Hello future Ethics Manager!

FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the Ethics Manager is to investigate cases of ethical misconduct, tip offs, and incidents, examining appropriate records and documentation, interviewing all relevant parties internally and externally (where required) and report findings to management.

Are you someone who can:

• Prioritize cases for investigation based on risk.
• Manage ethics matters of various complexities.
• Ensure optimal utilization of case management tools.
• Execute investigation activities in line with applicable standards and deliver exceptional service that exceeds customers’ expectations through proactive, innovative and appropriate solutions.
• Actively participate in key internal forums, gather and share information and insights with colleagues across the Group, including subsidiaries in broader Africa.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including collaboration with end user segments, brands and support units (primarily Group Crime and Security), Business and Human Capital.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in risk, legal, compliance or a related field.

We can be a match if you have:

• 4 years’ mid-management experience in a JSE listed entity or the Finance industry will be advantageous.
• 2 years’ technical experience in internal investigations is recommended.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Excellent business administration skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and understanding.
• Being initiative-taking and timeline driven.
• Information Management and strong project co-ordination skills.
• Strong research and presentation skills.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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.

15/04/25

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.

About Us

The FirstRand Corporate Centre (FCC) houses many of the critical functions required by a large and complex financial services group. FCC’s stakeholders are both external, such as regulators, shareholders, global developmental institutions and government; and internal, mainly the businesses that service the group’s customers. These critical functions cover risk, compliance, governance, internal audit, treasury, finance and tax amongst many others. They require deep specialist and technical skills and ultimately represent the custodianship of the FirstRand group’s licence to operate.

FCC employees develop a unique perspective of the group because nowhere else can you own or be part of a mandate that operates across the portfolio. This allows for both big picture thinking and operational learning. It is also a great place to drive collaboration and a place to have a significant impact.