Senior Compliance Officer & Deputy Information Officer

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Requirements:

• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is required, and being an admitted attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa would be an advantage.
• Accredited member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa.
• 5+ years of experience practising as an admitted attorney.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance within the financial sector.
• Extensive understanding and working knowledge of relevant compliance requirements applicable to the financial sector, particularly the National Credit Act (NCA), the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Responsibilities:

• Identification and definition of the legislative universe - impact analysis for new legislation and amendments to existing legislation. Interpreting and scrutinising each provision for applicability (an analytical assessment of legislative requirements and how they apply to the JVCO).
• Subject matter expert on the National Credit Act, Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, Consumer Protection Act, Protection of Personal Information Act and other relevant legislation.
• Test and monitor controls after implementation by drawing samples of work performed by the relevant areas of the JVCO and verifying that legislative requirements were adhered to.
• Liaising, compiling and reporting to internal and external stakeholders on the levels of compliance within the JVCO.
• Drafting, updating and maintaining the JVCO’s Compliance Manual. In addition, ensure that the JVCO’s Compliance Manual is in adherence with the latest legislative and industry requirements (proactive environment scanning).
• The provision of information and staff training to ensure compliance with statutory and/or regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain a positive relationship with Regulators, external and internal Auditors and industry bodies (relevant associations, Payments Association, Compliance Institute, etc.).