Graduate - Compliance and Dpo

**Company Description**
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

**Job Description** Why This Role is Critical to Experian South Africa**:
At Experian South Africa, compliance is not just a regulatory requirement—it is a strategic enabler. As we expand our footprint and innovate across Africa, we must ensure that our operations are underpinned by robust compliance frameworks. This role will is pivot to supporting the Compliance and Data Protection functions in ensuring Experian Africa meets its legal and regulatory compliance obligations. The graduate will support the achievement of the compliance teams goals, while gaining hands-on experience in compliance monitoring, data protection practices, regulatory reporting, and risk management. The key purpose of the role is to contribute to the development and implementation of compliance frameworks and initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Assist in monitoring compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
- Conduct research on regulatory developments and assist in preparing compliance reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with the Compliance team to provide just-in-time advisory support to business units.
- Help maintain compliance registers, risk logs, and documentation.
- Aid in developing and participate delivering compliance training and awareness initiatives.
- Assist in compliance monitoring reviews.
- Participate in the review, enhancement and/or design of compliance controls.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support compliance-related projects.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects by providing fresh perspectives and supporting process enhancements
- Provide administrative support to the Compliance and Data Protection teams as needed.
- Support the use and maintenance of the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms such as Archer and One Trust.
- Other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Head of Compliance

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in law, Compliance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field.
- Strong interest in compliance, data protection, and regulatory affairs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

**Additional Information**
Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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