Head of Group Risk and Compliance (6 month contract)

SUMMARY:

A well-established diversified healthcare services group is seeking the above to be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of the Group’s risk management and compliance functions, ensuring the achievement of the Group’s strategic imperative of effective risk management and compliance excellence. The role is responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Group’s Enterprise Risk Management framework, as well as the development and maintenance of the Group Compliance universe covering all Group entities across all geographies. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, or related field; Professional certifications (e.g., IRMSA, CFA, CIA, CISA) is advantageous
• Minimum 10–15 years’ experience in risk management and compliance, with at least 5 years at strategic senior management level
• Proven track record in enterprise risk management and regulatory compliance within a complex organization
• Strong compliance focus
• Previous experience within healthcare or financial services is preferred

• Developing and implementing the Group Risk Management Framework and policies.
• Identifying, assessing, and monitoring enterprise-wide risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, and strategic risks.
• Advising the Board and Executive Committee on emerging risks and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitating the effective running of the Executive Enterprise Risk Committees and Cluster-level Enterprise Risk Committees.
• Ensuring timely, effective, and insightful reporting to the AHL Executive Committee, Executive Enterprise Risk Committee, Cluster-level Enterprise Risk Committees, Group Audit and Risk Committee, and all Sanlam reporting requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes of good corporate governance.
• Overseeing internal compliance programs and conducting regular monitoring activities.
• Liaising meaningfully with regulators, industry bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Managing and overseeing regulatory reporting requirements.
• Providing assurance to the Board, Audit and Risk Committees on risk and compliance matters.
• Driving the implementation of governance frameworks and policies across the Group.
• Championing ethical conduct and integrity within the organization
• Liaising and closely interacting with other assurance providers to drive an effective combined assurance model and compliance with the defined framework.
• Leading and developing the Group Risk and Compliance team.
• Fostering a proactive risk and compliance culture across all business units.
• Influencing strategic decision-making through risk-based insights.
• Demonstrating strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Applying strong knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and governance standards.
• Exhibiting leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrating analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Upholding high ethical standards and integrity.