Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-11-27
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Senior
Experience: Between 5 - 7 Years
EE/AA: Yes
Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and qualified Senior Compliance Officer & Deputy Information Officer with solid FAIS experience to join a unique Digital Banking & Insurance Team. This strategic role is responsible for ensuring full legislative compliance across the organisation, particularly within the financial services sector. The successful candidate will act as the sole Compliance Officer, guiding the business and monitoring processes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
Description

• Define and maintain the organisation's legislative universe, conducting impact analyses /auditing for new and amended legislation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on key financial legislation, including:

• National Credit Act (NCA)
• Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Consumer Protection Act
• Develop and implement Compliance Risk Management Plans, identifying risk levels and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and test compliance controls, ensuring effective implementation and adherence.
• Draft, update, and maintain the Compliance Manual, ensuring alignment with current legislative and industry standards.
• Provide staff training and awareness on compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer in designing and implementing compliance strategies and policies.
• Evaluate and direct operational and regulatory risks to appropriate stakeholders.
• Draft legal opinions and memoranda on compliance matters.
• Maintain strong relationships with regulators, auditors, and industry bodies.
• Represent the organisation at industry meetings and report back to internal stakeholders.
• Act as Deputy Information Officer, supporting POPIA and PAIA compliance through policy development, training, and monitoring

Minimum Requirements

• Law degree and admission as an attorney or advocate of the High Court of South Africa.
• CPrac / Accredited member of the Compliance Institute of South Africa is preferable
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a practicing attorney and/or in compliance within the financial sector.
• Working understanding of financial sector legislation and regulatory frameworks. FAIS experience is a must.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Skills Required