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Compliance Manager

Somerset West
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Insurance Legal Finance
Reference: SW005448/AM

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Employer: Helderberg Personnel cc

Somerset West - International financial services concern is seeking a Compliance Manager who will play an integral part in ensuring the company consistently meets regulatory requirements and operates in accordance with industry best practices. The role is vital in ensuring the effectiveness of the compliance program by managing the monitoring and testing of controls, compliance procedures, and regulatory obligations. The successful candidate will be working as a member of the Compliance Team based in the company's South African office, and will report to the Associate Director (AD), Compliance.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and execute the company’s compliance monitoring program, performing regular assessments of controls and procedures to ensure they align with regulatory standards set by the relevant Financial Services Commissions and other applicable frameworks.
Lead reviews of policies, procedures, and operational processes to assess their compliance with relevant regulations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
Assist in identifying compliance risks within the organisation, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adequate controls are in place to mitigate those risks.
Provide ongoing support to internal audits by preparing documentation, evidence, and reports for audits related to compliance, and assisting in addressing audit findings.
Support the AD Compliance in preparing and submitting timely compliance reports to senior management, the board, and regulators, ensuring all compliance monitoring activities are well-documented and communicated.
Investigate compliance issues or incidents, working closely with relevant teams to resolve issues, ensure corrective actions are implemented, and minimize future risks.
Develop and deliver training sessions to staff across the organisation on compliance matters, promoting a culture of compliance and increasing awareness of regulatory changes and obligations.
Assist the AD Compliance in enhancing the company’s compliance framework and procedures to meet evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Work closely with business units and other departments to ensure compliance is integrated into day-to-day operations and provide guidance on regulatory matters as needed.
Conduct probation and performance meetings in accordance with company procedure.
Monitor staff attendance, timekeeping and other areas of staff management and report to the AD Compliance.
Encourage and drive the personal development of yourself and the team.
Assisting with the project management of new initiatives.
Adopt and reflect the company values.
Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success

Competencies / Requirements:

A relevant compliance, legal, or financial services professional qualification (e.g., ICA, STEP, or equivalent)
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in compliance, risk management, or a similar role within the trust, pension, or financial services industry, preferably within a regulated environment.
Awareness of international financial services regulations, including the rules and guidance related to trust and pension services.
Remaining abreast of changes in legislation and statutory reporting requirements.
Experience of working in a compliance environment.
An ability to articulate complex issues in a clear and concise manner.
An aptitude for problem solving.
A methodical approach to tasks with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Experience in collating and summarising data.
Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines.
Consistently work at the standard required by the team and business.
A willing and flexible attitude to working hours to support team and business needs, as required.

Key Business Partners

Compliance Team
Directors
Management Team
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About Helderberg Personnel cc

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to be invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation and placement of candidates.

Our Value proposition:
The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture and values and to ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensure that the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of a mere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the last years and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to senior management level.