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Head Compliance

Head Compliance

Afrizan People IntelligencePretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
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Job Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial compliance and a passion for leading high-performing teams?

A respected client in the asset management sector is seeking a highly experienced and driven Head of Compliance to lead and oversee the organisation's compliance function at an executive level. This is a rare opportunity for a senior compliance professional to play a key role in ensuring a large and complex financial institution remains aligned with its regulatory and ethical obligations while continuing to deliver value to public sector stakeholders.

Key Duties :

  • Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Compliance function
  • Develop and oversee implementation of the organisation’s compliance strategy and annual programme
  • Ensure adherence to legislation, regulatory frameworks, internal policies and client mandates
  • Monitor and report on the institution’s compliance status to EXCO, the Board and Regulators
  • Act as the main liaison between the organisation and regulatory bodies
  • Oversee anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism (AML / CFT) responsibilities
  • Educate internal stakeholders on compliance requirements and developments
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory and mandate compliance risks
  • Drive business continuity planning and budgeting for the Compliance department

Key Requirements :

  • Honours / Postgraduate degree in Law or Commerce (Master’s in MCom / LLM or equivalent advantageous)
  • 10–15 years’ compliance experience in the financial sector, with at least 5 years in investment management
  • 3–5 years’ leadership and people management experience
  • FSCA-approved Compliance Officer for FAIS licence Categories I and II
  • Regulatory Exams : RE1, RE3, and RE5
  • AML Officer registration with FIC preferred
  • Strong knowledge of applicable legislation (e.g. FAIS, FICA, PFMA, Companies Act, Pension Fund Act, CISCA, King IV)
  • Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills
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