Compliance Specialist

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Discovery Ltd. Full time

Business Unit:
Discovery Central Services
Function:Compliance
Date:30-Mar-2023- Discovery Group Compliance- Corporate Compliance Specialist- About Discovery
Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives.

We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.

Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best.

As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

- About Group Compliance

  • Group Compliance Corporate is an independent second line function that provides compliance oversight, supervision and advice regarding legislation, industry standards, codes, guidelines, and best practice to Discovery Corporate Services.
  • Key Purpose
  • Group Compliance strives to be the most trusted and respected compliance practice in the financial services sector and our motto reflects that we are, Trusted, Visible and Respected within the Discovery Group. The success of Discovery is made possible by our great people. Our Group Compliance department is looking for a knowledgeable, selfstarter to join the team as a Compliance Specialist in the Corporate Compliance team to be responsible for the managing of compliance risks though the employ of policies and frameworks pertaining to our regulatory obligations.
  • Areas of responsibility
contribute to the development and implementation of the Compliance programme for Discovery Group,
- maintain compliance risk management frameworks,
- define, assess, maintain and advise on the regulatory universe,
- develop and facilitate compilation and review of compliance risk management plans,
- conduct compliance monitoring,
- compile and submit internal and external compliance reports, and
- interact with industry regulators, supervisors and stakeholders as and when required.

  • Skills and Personal Attributes
  • Advanced skills in legal interpretation.
  • Sound understanding of compliance methodology, working knowledge of all elements comprising compliance methodology.
  • Thorough understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and assurance concepts.
  • Strong research ability and attention to detail.
  • Strong listening, organisational and communication skills.
  • Work independently and as part of a team when required.
  • Writes in a wellstructured and logical way must have ability to write and review compliance policies and draft compliance guidance notes and reports with detail required to inform the business of regulatory requirements and potential impacts.
  • Goal orientated and driven.
  • Good facilitation ability.
  • Efficient time management skills, including quick turnaround time on quality work.
  • Takes ownership of work.
  • Focuses on understanding implementation of regulations and aligning this to a business model.
  • Able to work well under pressure.
  • The ability to think in an analytical and conceptual manner.
  • Education and Experience
  • Relevant education such as LLB, BCom (Minimum requirement)
  • Postgraduate qualification in Compliance Management (advantageous)
  • At least five to eight years' experience within a compliance environment with working knowledge of laws, regulations and codes impacting a group of companies operating in several jurisdictions.
  • EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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