Discovery SA Composite Compliance

Special Projects Manager

About Discovery

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.

About Group Compliance

Discovery SA Composite Compliance is looking for a dynamic individual to join the Product Compliance team. The core purpose of the SA Compliance department is to ensure that Discovery’s core purpose and reputation is protected. The immediate 3-year ambition of the SA Composite Compliance department is to be the most respected and trusted compliance practice in the financial services sector. The department must be visible, trusted and respected.

Key Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Compliance: Product, the Special Projects Manager must be able to assist the Head on numerous work streams in the execution of the responsibilities of the Product Compliance Pillar. The Special Projects Manager will work closely with the Head of Product Compliance, other members of the Product Compliance management team as well as the other Group Compliance Pillars and all product houses.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to:

• Participate in strategic debates at Manco level;
• Oversee governance-related responsibilities across the Product Compliance Pillar;
• Be responsible for all levels of reporting across the Product Compliance Pillar;
• Take ownership of cross-cutting compliance projects within the Product Compliance Pillar;
• Enable and operationalise strategic Group Compliance initiatives relating to the Product Compliance Pillar;
• Drive efficiencies within the Pillar;
• Provide support to the Head of Compliance: Product in the execution of the Product Pillar’s responsibilities;

• Ability to problem-solve and implement innovative solutions;
• Detailed research and analysis ability;
• Project management of strategic initiatives and regulatory implementation projects;
• Input into operational design and process efficiencies;
• Drive and track the Compliance Monitoring plan for the Pillar;

Competencies

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving and research skills;
• Apply Creative thinking and the ability to operationalise compliance processes;
• Have an ability to deal with complex issues as well as migrate between detail and high level requirements;
• Possess drive and commitment to exceed expectations;
• Be reliable and dependable;
• Display the ability to communicate across divisions and teams at all levels,;
• Have a thorough understanding of business dynamics and strategic challenges;
• Display sophisticated written and verbal communication skills for executive-level internal and external delivery;
• Exhibit a passion for personal development and growth with a high learning potential;
• Be committed to excellence
• Be able to deal with ambiguity and continuous change

Education and Experience

Education:

• Relevant tertiary qualification

Knowledge:

• Legislative Knowledge (financial services legislation, particularly the Insurance Acts and subordinate legislation)

Experience: 

• 5 - 10 years' compliance-specific experience in the management and implementation of Compliance Frameworks, including staff management. 
• Experience with the implementation and delivery of Compliance within a corporate environment in the Financial Services industry (preferably in an insurance group).
• Engagement with regulators.

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.