Compliance Specialist

Job Description

To monitor processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology and minimum standards and provide support to experienced Regulatory Risk and Compliance professionals that require robust regulatory compliance advice and guidance

• Hello Future Compliance Specialist
• Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

• As part of our team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now's the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Specialist to ensure our business operations meet the regulatory requirements and governance obligations.

• Are you someone who can :

• Provide robust assurance of the level of compliance to regulatory requirements by monitoring processes and related controls in accordance with compliance methodology and minimum standards.
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders in order to achieve productivity synergies.
• Facilitation of compliance risk assessment and evaluation of the effectiveness of established controls and to provide adequate, effective and efficient compliance risk management controls.
• Creation of compliance risk management plans and ongoing monitoring of business compliance to the control frameworks, reporting and escalation of incidents of non-compliance to the Risk Manager including follow up on implementation of agreed corrective measures.
• Utilise root cause analysis to understand issues across the business and monitor reviews, conduct trend analysis and determine in a specific business environment.
• Performing audit testing and completing documentation of planning, testing and findings made in line with the Compliance methodology.
• Create reports summarising major findings, issues and outstanding remediation items, identify risks and controls.
• Advise on and provide support to stakeholders in relation to the execution of the practice relevant legislation, frameworks, processes and tools.
• Provides an advisory service and consults with business in order to recommend controls and processes to ensure legislative compliance.

• Implementation of compliance related campaigns in order to create awareness of the importance of compliance as well providing staff and business with knowledge and skills related to compliance.

• You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Experience: working in technical environmental would be an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree (in a business-related discipline, Legal, Compliance or Auditing)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance, Risk Management, or related field
• Have 3+ years of experience in a Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory, Audit or similar environment. Preferably in a financial institution.

• Preferred: Knowledge of Consumer Protection Law/Data Privacy legislation/Electronic Communications legislation/Financial Crime Legislation

• We can be a match if you:

• Have strong project and time management skills with the ability to work independently or lead others.
• Are curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to ask challenging questions.
• Are obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.
• Are observant – Strong observation skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Are resilient –Be able to work under pressure and be unflappable – Have the ability to stay cool.
• Are decisive – you are able to make sound judgments and work independently.

• Are collaborative- you are able to work within a team environment and to create and leverage synergies.

• 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.

21/10/25

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.