Job Description

About us:
Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with R3,4 trillion of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.


Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.


*as at 30 June 2025


Ninety One is an equal opportunities employer. Our imperative is to attract and retain the best talent by providing a corporate environment where people from varying backgrounds can develop professionally and build a rewarding career.
About the team:
The Compliance team provides advice and support to senior management and the business to help ensure that the activities of Ninety One are at all times conducted within the letter and spirit of all applicable rules and regulations.


The Compliance team also performs on-going monitoring of business activities with the aim of identifying early any departures from procedures or any matters that could be deemed as straying from the letter or spirit of the rules and regulations.


The global team consists of 37 persons based in London, Cape Town, Guernsey, Luxembourg, New York, Hong Kong and Singapore. The team is diverse and management encourages cross regional participation and collaboration.
In this role you will:

Regulatory Compliance Advisory

+ Provide subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements arising from the FAIS Act, FICA, Regulation 28 and applicable Board Notices and subordinate legislation.
+ Assess and interpret proposed or amended regulation, participate in industry working groups, and provide detailed feedback on business impacts.
+ Support new product and business change initiatives by evaluating compliance requirements across FSP categories I, II and III.
Provide guidance on internal controls, policies and procedures that reflect regulatory expectations and practical implementation.
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Compliance Monitoring, Risk Management and Automation

+ Provide subject matter expertise and oversight support to the Compliance Monitoring Team and relevant SMEs in the development and maintenance of Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs) and Compliance Monitoring Plans (CMPs).
+ Ensure the adequacy, accuracy and regulatory alignment of CRMPs and CMPs through expert input and cross-review, particularly in areas relating to FAIS, CISCA and investment compliance risks.
+ Collaborate with the Monitoring Team to analyse and interpret breach trends and risk themes emerging from monitoring activities, providing regulatory context and escalation where required.
Champion opportunities for improved compliance monitoring through automation, system enhancements and process refinement.
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Regulatory Change Project Management

+ Work with the Regulatory Change Team and business stakeholders to implement regulatory change projects.
+ Ensure effective project management from initiation through to completion including embedding new requirements into business processes.
+ Obtain appropriate assurance at the conclusion of implementation to confirm compliance obligations are fully met.
Update and align the Compliance Monitoring Programme to reflect newly implemented regulatory changes.
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Internal Reporting, Governance and Integration Projects

+ Prepare high-quality reports for governance forums including Boards
+ Monitor developments impacting licensed entities and ensure reporting frameworks meet all regulatory reporting obligations
+ Support regulatory inspections and internal/external audit engagements

Stakeholder engagement

+ Engage effectively with Legal, Investment, Product, Risk and Operations Teams, offering practical guidance on complex regulatory queries.
+ Maintain relationships with external stakeholders including Industry Bodies and Regulators.
+ Represent Compliance in internal working groups and external industry forums, ensuring alignment with regulatory direction and industry best practice.
You should consider applying if you have:

+ Bachelors in law, Business, or a related field;
+ Regulatory Certifications: RE1, RE3 and RE4
+ CPrac (SA) designation or equivalent preferred
+ 8-10 years' experience in financial services compliance with a strong focus on asset management.
+ Demonstrable experience advising on and implementing compliance frameworks under FAIS, FICA and related laws
+ Proven background in implementing monitoring frameworks and supporting regulatory engagement.
+ Experience in managing and delivering regulatory change projects, including embedding requirements and updating compliance monitoring programmes.
+ Advanced analytical, reporting and legislative interpretation skills
+ Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including report drafting for executive audiences
+ Familiarity with compliance system implementation and data driven compliance reporting.
+ Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and support business delivery through sound compliance advice
Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

+ The ability to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to develop
+ Driven by results
+ Intellectual curiosity
+ High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions
+ Ability to analyse, interpret and assimilate information#LI-DNI