Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
The FAIS Centre of Excellence is a compliance function within Group Compliance that provides compliance oversight and advice to Discovery FSPs, Key Individual and Representatives.
The purpose of this role is to provide compliance services to Discovery Life’s Retail Distribution channel and sound advice regarding legislation, regulation, industry standards, codes, guidelines and best practice to operational management/projects through the application of Compliance Risk Management principles, policies, processes and procedures.
Job Description
Key Outputs / Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Managing the Regulatory Profile of the business, engaging with the executive management team on any incidents (breaches and exposures) relating to its regulatory obligations.
Providing guidance to the business and executive management to ensure that business objectives is aligned to the Regulatory Framework and Exposure profile of the business.
Advise management on implementing and maintaining an appropriate compliance framework which meets the compliance-related objectives of the business.
Continuously monitor the Compliance Exposure on the Regulatory Frameworks applicable to the business and amending the level of exposure as required.
Provide training and awareness campaigns on regulatory requirements and legislation.
Ensure implementation of policies and frameworks which meets the compliance-related objectives of the organisation.
Build, develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with the key internal and external stakeholders relevant to the functional area and / or area of specialisation to assess and anticipate emerging risk areas across the business units.
Advising the business on suitable control frameworks to implement regulatory obligations.
Providing insights into business processes, procedures and systems.
Keep abreast of regulatory developments and changes in the financial services industry, with particular focus on FAIS and all subordinated legislation.
Establish appropriate mechanisms to ensure effective oversight to:
coordinate and drive compliance across the businesses and assist management to implement or review compliance structures that will encourage a compliance culture.
monitor and enforce effective control, governance and compliance standards.
engage with business on any incidents and exposures and ensuring that these are dealt with in line with regulatory requirements.
ensure policies, standards and frameworks are appropriate for the business.
support the implementation of appropriate monitoring of compliance with regulatory requirements.
provide comprehensive reports and feedback to senior management and committees.
Managing regulatory changes:
analyse changes and evaluate the impact on business and communicate to business.
providing guidance and support to business on the implementation of new and amended regulatory requirements.
ensure timeous implementation of new and amended regulatory requirements.
engage with business to draft comments on proposed legislation and amendments to Regulation.
Managing a team of compliance professionals:
Ensure that team delivers professional, high-quality outputs in all aspects of their roles.
Set objectives to improve overall performance.
Ensuring strict adherence to compliance standards and methodology.
Prepare business and workplans.
Job / Role Requirements
Work Experience
Required
4 years’ experience in large corporate environment in management, including staff management, implementation and maintenance of processes and procedures.
Education / Qualifications / Accreditations with Professional Body
Required
Relevant tertiary education
Preferred (would be advantageous)
Post-graduate qualification in Compliance Management
Professional Registration (would be advantageous)
Registered Compliance Officer with the FSCA
Technical Skills or Knowledge
Gained through formal / informal education or experience and involves the application of techniques or methodologies. Define the level of skill required for the role
Required
Skills
*Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
Experience and skills to manage a professional team.
Detailed knowledge of South African legislation and regulations and be able to interpret and apply legislation.
Problem solving skills and conflict-management of situations in a constructive and professional manner.
Ability to make rational judgements from the available information and analysis and provide considered and consistent advice.
Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills.
Ability to work as a team, understand the impact of decisions and be confident enough to raise concerns within the team and to executive management.
Strong research ability and attention to detail.
Strong listening, organisational and communication skills.
Strong leadership and teamwork qualities, including but not limited to guiding and motivating of team members to achieve a common goal, setting of objectives for the team and helping them to develop and be productive.
Foster a positive work environment that promotes employee satisfaction and retention.
Detailed and technical expertise in the operation and governance requirements of FSPs.
Develop an effective network with business representatives and to build the necessary trust relationship with business representatives, such as executive members and senior management.
Writes in a well-structured and logical way – must have ability to write and review compliance policies and draft compliance guidance notes and reports with detail required to inform the business of regulatory requirements and potential impacts.
Able to work well under pressure.
Efficient time management skills, including quick turnaround time on quality work.
Expert
Preferred (would be advantageous)
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
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