SUMMARY:
Manager : Regulatory Affairs | Waterfall Gauteng
POSITION INFO:
Location: Waterfall, Midrand (Gauteng) Position Type: Permanent Job Level: Mid-Management \/ Professionally Qualified Specialist Salary: Competitive & Market-Related Are you a highly skilled legal and compliance professional with a deep understanding of the South African financial services landscape? A leading, prestigious JSE-listed financial services group is seeking a strategic Manager: Regulatory Affairs to lead their regulatory compliance, trend monitoring, and policy implementation strategies. If you thrive on translating complex legislation into actionable business strategies and engaging with executive stakeholders, this is the career-defining move you've been waiting for. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, your role will encompass: Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis: Track financial and non-financial regulatory trends; review, summarize, and outline the business impacts of new developments for various divisions. Strategy & Implementation: Design and oversee robust implementation plans to ensure internal controls, policies, and processes seamlessly align with new legislation. Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy: Formulate and submit corporate commentary on proposed legislation to Regulators, Government bodies, and industry associations. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Risk, Legal, Compliance, Audit, and Operations to proactively mitigate regulatory risks and capitalize on strategic opportunities. Industry Representation: Act as the organization''s ambassador on key industry bodies, committees, and forums. Leadership & Mentorship: Guide, coach, and develop a high-performing regulatory team. What We Are Looking For To be successful in this high-impact role, you must meet the following Minimum Requirements : Education: B.Com LLB degree is essential. Experience: 7+ years of solid experience within the Financial Services sector. Qualifications: Being an Admitted Attorney and\/or holding a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation will be highly advantageous. Tech Savvy: Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite. Key Competencies In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations impacting FSPs. Exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex legal and regulatory texts. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills to build trust with senior leadership and external regulatory bodies. A proactive, forward-thinking mindset with a solutions-driven approach to risk.
