Compliance Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our regulatory compliance team in a role offering exposure to various investment management compliance areas, meaningful work and continuous professional growth.

Specialists and generalists are equally welcome and will be considered on the strength of their relevant compliance experience, proactive mindset and ability to add value from day one.

We welcome candidates from investment management and other relevant regulatory, legal, audit, insurance or consulting environments who are driven, collaborative and aligned with our culture.

Key Responsibilities

Initial duties and responsibilities will depend on the background and experience of the successful candidate, but could include any of the following, amongst others:

• Compliance related tasks in relation to the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, Insurance legislation/regulations, investment compliance, the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act, Financial Sector Regulation Act and pending legislation such as the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill;
• Regulatory reporting and monitoring with respect to applicable legislation;
• Maintenance, review and monitoring of internal compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and updating the business on regulatory/industry developments.
• Driving initiatives to prepare for and implement new or amended regulations.
• Monitoring and reporting on compliance obligations and risks.
• Reporting to regulators.
• Interacting with regulators, industry bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Participating in, or leading staff training and awareness initiatives.
• Opportunity to take on global compliance tasks.

Requirements

Ideal Experience

• A minimum of 5 years relevant compliance experience is required.

Ideal Qualifications

• A completed Accounting, Legal or related bachelor’s degree is required.

Most Important Attribute

• You are a motivated, committed self-starter who takes ownership, works independently and collaborates effectively. You are genuine, transparent and focused on collective success.

Systems Knowledge

• Solid MS Office suite competence is required.
• Strong digital proficiency and working knowledge of AI tools would be advantageous.