Deputy Principal Officer (DPO)

SUMMARY:
Minimum requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience within the retirement fund, pension fund, provident fund, employee benefits or related financial services environment.
• Previous experience in a Principal Officer, Deputy Principal Officer, Fund Secretary, Retirement Fund Governance, Fund Administration, Compliance or similar senior role would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of retirement fund governance and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of the Pension Funds Act and relevant FSCA requirements.
• Experience engaging with Trustees/Boards of Trustees, administrators, auditors, actuaries and other fund service providers.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, fund governance, compliance monitoring and statutory requirements.
• Understanding of retirement fund rules, member benefits and fund administration processes.
• Strong ability to interpret legislation, regulations and fund rules and translate these into practical business requirements.
• Strong governance, risk management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate independently and provide guidance to senior management and the Board/Trustees.

• BCom – Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline
• Employee Benefits
• Retirement Fund Management
• Risk Management or Compliance
• Another relevant financial services or business qualification

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements: Minimum 5 years' relevant experience within the retirement fund, pension fund, provident fund, employee benefits or related financial services environment. Previous experience in a Principal Officer, Deputy Principal Officer, Fund Secretary, Retirement Fund Governance, Fund Administration, Compliance or similar senior role would be advantageous. Strong understanding of retirement fund governance and regulatory requirements. Working knowledge of the Pension Funds Act and relevant FSCA requirements. Experience engaging with Trustees\/Boards of Trustees, administrators, auditors, actuaries and other fund service providers. Experience with regulatory submissions, fund governance, compliance monitoring and statutory requirements. Understanding of retirement fund rules, member benefits and fund administration processes. Strong ability to interpret legislation, regulations and fund rules and translate these into practical business requirements. Strong governance, risk management, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to operate independently and provide guidance to senior management and the Board\/Trustees. Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification would be preferred, typically in one of the following areas: BCom - Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related discipline Employee Benefits Retirement Fund Management Risk Management or Compliance Another relevant financial services or business qualification