Regulatory Risk

What will you do?

A position as Regulations Specialist exists in Regulatory Risk & Governance, Santam Specialist Solutions.
What will make you successful in this role?

Provide proactive Regulatory advice, support to, and manage regulatory change in Specialist Solutions. Ensure that products, business solutions and services within Specialist Solutions are provided within the existing regulatory and governance framework and in an efficient and value-adding manner. Be accountable to the Group Compliance and Risk Management Control Function regarding regulatory and governance business practices specifically within the business in Specialist Solutions. This role will report to the Regulatory Risk & Governance Manager.

**PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**:
Provide guidance to the business in Specialist Solutions in structuring of new and existing business deals/products/services to ensure adherence to the existing and developing legal, regulatory and governance framework.
Assist, provide guidance and manage the implementation of regulatory and governance requirements internally and externally with business partners.
Develop corrective action for resolution of existing regulatory and governance issues and provide general guidance to staff.
Assist Specialist Solutions management and business partners to develop systems and processes in response to regulatory and governance changes.
Work closely with Santam’s Legal, Compliance & Risk Management teams in developing a strong regulatory and governance framework within the Specialist Solutions environment.
Proactively maintain and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulators, clients and industry bodies.
Report to all stakeholders on regulatory and governance adherence and sustainability.
Creating awareness of regulatory and governance requirements and fostering a culture of regulatory adherence and good governance within in the businesses in the Specialist Solutions environment which is aligned with the Santam Compliance and Risk Management Control Function.
Keeping up to date with regulatory and governance developments in the financial services industry with particular emphasis on changes affecting the Specialist Solutions business environment.
Qualifications and Experience

Degree in Law
Post graduate qualification or similar qualification in compliance management and or law (LLB or equivalent) is required.
Post-qualification legal experience in compliance or risk management corporate governance will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance in financial services is required (Financial Advisory & Intermediary Act, Short Insurance Act, PPR, Regulations, Insurance Act, Prudential Standards, POPI Act etc.).
At least 5 years relevant compliance related experience in the financial services industry, preferably short-term insurance industry Skills

Ability to conduct research into regulatory requirements and issues
Ability to draft reports and deliver on regulatory and outsourcing reviews
Broad knowledge of the legislation affecting the financial services industry, in particular the short-term insurance industry
Good written and verbal communication skills Competencies

Proven business acumen at a senior level
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation skills
Creative thought, innovation, independence with an ability to work as a team member
Solutions orientation rather than technical rule-based approach
Interpretive abilities specifically with regard to legislation and regulation
Extensive experience and knowledge of insurance related legislation and regulation
Problem solving ability
Relationship building skills
Strategic thinking
About the company

Santam is the leading short-term insurer in South Africa. Along with its subsidiaries, the business transacts all classes of short-term insurance. Santam is a large, diversified, and transforming company and our success is rooted in our passion for our clients. Everything we do is centred on our delivery of Insurance Good and Proper.
Please note this appointment will be made in line with the Divisional Employment Equity targets. People with disabilities are welcome to apply