Compliance Manager II

Job Description

Hello Future, Compliance Manager

About the Role

Join a dynamic, fast-paced in-house Risk team at DirectAxis, a Business Unit of FirstRand Bank Ltd. As Compliance Manager, you will be a key partner to business, providing expert advice and hands-on compliance support with a key focus on the compliance programme and ensuring risk maturity is within acceptable thresholds.

DirectAxis is more than just a financial services provider—it's a dynamic, purpose-driven brand that's redefining what it means to make a difference in people's financial lives. As a household name in money solutions, DirectAxis stands out for its down-to-earth personality, reputation for simplicity, and genuine customer empathy.

Our culture is built on belonging, authenticity, and courage. We value curiosity, trust, and the power of diverse perspectives. At DirectAxis, you'll find an environment that encourages experimentation, rapid learning, and innovation—without losing sight of what matters most: helping everyday people make their plans a reality.

With a renewed focus on purpose, process, and people, DirectAxis is investing in cutting-edge technology, expanding its product offerings, and building a high performing, connected culture. If you're looking for a place where your work has real impact, where you can grow, and where you'll be empowered to challenge the status quo, DirectAxis is the place to be.

Are you someone who can:

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and oversee the Group's compliance frameworks and programmes in consultation with business units.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies and procedures, particularly regarding regulatory and ethical standards.
• Conduct regular audits, design control systems, and assist in the development and implementation of company policies.
• Control expenditure and identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Build and maintain working relationships across teams to promote collaboration and innovation.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience aligned with organizational values and service standards.
• Provide accurate business intelligence and analysis to improve decision-making processes.
• Develop and implement Risk Management Plans (RMPs) for core legislative and regulatory provisions.
• Monitor compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy, and governance requirements.
• Provide training on regulatory requirements and promote a culture of compliance awareness.
• Support business and Operational Risk teams with risk assessments across credit products, processes and systems.
• Monitor and interpret emerging credit legislation, regulatory updates, and industry best practices to ensure alignment with the National Credit Act and related frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance on privacy law related topics.
• Support business with privacy-related risk assessments including Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIA), Compatibility Assessments (CA), Privacy by Design (PbD) / Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).

You will be an ideal candidate if you have:

Experience & Qualifications

• LLB or BCom Law is a compulsory qualification.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in Risk Management or Compliance, preferably within the financial services sector.
• CPrac designation is advantageous.
• In-depth knowledge of the National Credit Act (NCA) and related credit legislation to ensure full compliance across credit products and processes. Strong knowledge of case law, regulatory guidance, and industry best practice underpins the ability to provide authoritative advice and maintain the organization's standing as a responsible credit provider.
• Ability to interpret complex legislation and translate it into actionable compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify compliance risks and effective controls to be implemented.
• Deep understanding of privacy legislation (POPIA, GDPR, etc.) and practical experience in privacy risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication and influencing skills to collaborate and align across legal, compliance, operational risk and business areas.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a high-volume, high-impact environment.
• Adaptability/learning agility – to be comfortable with ambiguity, context-switching, and taking on a mix of work within the DABU space given the aggressive growth targets, and the fact that DABU owns some of its channel as well as the technology which underpins it.
• Technological proficiency (preferred).
• This might put of external applicants as not all people in the compliance profession have law degrees.

As a #Changeable you will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate

• Work that is challenging

• Opportunities to innovate

• Conditions that are flexible

• Focus on health and wellbeing

• Resources to help you with your professional development

• Generous leave policy

• Preferential employee banking rates

We can be a match if you are / have

• Analytical

• Adaptable and curious

• Thrive in a collaborative environment

• Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking

• Strategic Thinking

Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you

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 fulfil 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.

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.

11/12/25

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.