Head of Compliance

6 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa Merand Corbett & Associates Full time

Western Cape, CPT - CBD

This is an exciting opportunity to join The Organisation as Head of Compliance. Due to a period of significant expansion the Head of Compliance will be expected to lead the compliance function to the next stage of its development.

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, this role will be critical in overseeing The Organisations international compliance operations to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures as well as considering emerging risks across all jurisdictions in which we operate, including jurisdictions in Africa, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

This is a senior role providing an exciting opportunity to shape The Organisations compliance framework and programme, which will operate in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

smarter and stay abreast of new business and regulatory initiatives. You will ensure compliance with applicable regulations and drive forward positive change.

The Organisation's compliance function covers existing regulatory licensing and exchange control, financial crime, compliance assurance, data protection and the regulatory compliance change programme.

The role will ensure there are established standards, relevant policies and procedures in identifying, preventing, detecting and correcting non-compliance, whilst ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment for The Organisation.

The Organisations entities are authorised and regulated in the jurisdictions where the Group operates, including by the South African Reserve Bank (Financial Surveillance Department), Financial Services Conduct Authority, National Credit Regulator and the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

You will exercise your gravitas working closely with a range of senior / board level internal and external stakeholders and will actively encourage a culture of compliance across the Group. Therefore, we are ideally looking for someone who has significant operational and governance experience, and strong leadership skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- To lead and be accountable for the management of the compliance function and development of a large international compliance team.
- To proactively drive and maintain a robust compliance framework including policies and procedures, committee terms of reference and compliance training.
- To provide and present quarterly reports to the Audit Committee on The Organisation's compliance maturity and key compliance risks.
- To provide comprehensive advice and support to the Board and business ensuring that The Organisation's activities are conducted in accordance with internal guidelines and broader regulatory expectations.
- To oversee and implement the compliance assurance plan across the Group to strengthen The Organisation's combined assurance framework.
- To take overall responsibility for the oversight of key compliance risks posed by licensing and exchange control, financial crime, data protection and regulatory change.
- Collaborating with the wider business in developing an appropriate compliance oversight strategy and ensuring a consistent approach is adopted across the business.
- To act as a compliance ambassador in supporting the development and embedment of a compliance culture across the Group.
- Together with commercial colleagues, managing and developing The Organisation's relationship with its regulators.

**Requirements**:

- Essential: Graduate qualification in Law (LLB) / Commerce B.Com (LLB) or equivalent
- Preferred: Diploma in Compliance Management, member of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
- Substantial compliance experience (at least 10 years) relating to financial crime, data protection, exchange control and payments, of which at least 5years should be within the financial services industry, preferably with a specific focus on fintech payment institutions.
- Management experience (at least 4 years) with a proven track record of successfully managing a large team of compliance professionals, across various continents.
- Excellent working knowledge of financial crime, payments, data protection and licensing legislation, regulations, and best practices across Africa, UK, and the EU.
- Excellent drafting and presentation skills, targeted at various audiences and levels of seniority.
- Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written), stay calm and work well under pressure to meet competing deadlines.
- The ability to challenge assumptions and to drive forward a compliance agenda.
- For more information please contact:

- Carin Walters

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