Job Description

Introduction

Through our client-facing brands Metropolitan and Momentum, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations.

We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members. Through our own network of advisers or via independent brokers and utilising new platforms Momentum Metropolitan provides practical financial solutions for people, communities and businesses. Visit us at www.momentummetropolitan.co.za

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Role Purpose

Drive and embed the compliance strategy across business units through strategic advisory, proactive risk management and advanced regulatory insight. Lead the development and implementation of compliance frameworks that strengthen governance, ensure business sustainability and enable ethical conduct within a complex regulatory environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in law, Risk Management, Finance or related field
Postgraduate qualification in Compliance Management or Corporate Governance (Highly desirable)
Registration as a Compliance Officer with the FSCA and/or Compliance Institute of Southern Africa (Essential
Minimum 5-8 years of progressive compliance experience within financial services or insurance.
Proven experience in leading complex regulatory change projects, stakeholder engagement, and compliance strategy development.
Demonstrated expertise in interpreting legislation such as FAIS, FICA, POPIA, COFI, FSR Act, all subordinate legislation and FSCA Conduct Standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

co(Internal perspective):

Strategic Compliance Leadership

Translate regulatory requirements into business-aligned compliance strategies, frameworks and policies.
Anticipate regulatory developments and advise executive and senior leaders on strategic implications and readiness plans.
Lead high-impact compliance initiatives that influence organisational culture, enhance control of environments and mitigate reputational risk.
Represent the business in engagements with regulators and industry bodies, ensuring a trusted and credible compliance presence.

Risk & Governance

Provide advanced oversight of compliance risks through enterprise-wide monitoring, analytics and reporting.
Partner with Risk, Legal, and Audit to ensure alignment and integration of compliance risk within the broader governance framework.
Review and enhance the effectiveness of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, identifying trends and recommending systemic interventions.
+ Oversee the resolution and root-cause analysis of significant breaches and regulatory findings, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

Advisory & Enablement

+ Act as a trusted advisor to business executives and management on complex compliance matters, balancing regulatory expectations with business objectives.
+ Design and deliver advanced compliance training, fostering ownership and accountability among business leaders.
+ Provide specialist input into new product development, business restructuring, and digital innovation to ensure compliance by design.
+ Interpret new and evolving legislation (e.g., COFI, FSCA Conduct Standards, POPIA) and translate into practical application guidance.

Operational Excellence

+ Ensure the continuous improvement of compliance processes, methodologies and monitoring systems.
+ Develop dashboards and reporting mechanisms that enable data-driven compliance oversight.Lead or contribute to special projects, investigations and enterprise compliance reviews.



Contribute to client growth, engagement and sound compliance advice (Client perspective):

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain strategic relationships with regulatory authorities, industry peers and internal governance forums.
Influence decision-making through clear, concise, and credible communication of compliance insights and risk intelligence.


Partner with internal assurance providers to ensure effective coordination of combined assurance activities.



Self-management and teamwork (People):



Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders
Demonstrate exemplary leadership behaviour, through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organisational values.
Positively influence and participate in change initiatives
Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge
Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas
Take ownership for driving career development


Ensure efficient and effective practice (Finance):



Contribute to the development of area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans
Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency
Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

Competencies

Business Acumen

Understands how the business operates, what the key issues and risks are that drives business success; and how they impact on the commercial viability of potential ventures and the profitability of the Group

Collaboration

Prioritises the business interests of Consult by Momentum and Momentum Group and invests in the success of the group by aligning effort across divisions.

Client/ Stakeholder Commitment

Anticipates, meets and exceeds client's needs by creating long lasting relationships that support the client value proposition, supports their financial wellness and ensures client centricity.

Impact and Influence

Persuades, convinces, influences and inspires others, both within Consult by Momentum and Momentum Group and externally to win support, loyalty and gain commitment to the purpose of Consult by Momentum and Momentum Group.

Drive for Results

Drive a sense of urgency, focus, accountability, agility and execution to deliver business results.

Self-Awareness and Insight

Manages self and relationships with others effectively, deals with ambiguity, uncertainty and pressure, and provides perspective in difficult situations.

Leads Change and Innovation

Actively leads change, does what is right for the business and drives continuous improvement through innovation.

Diversity and Inclusiveness

Is sensitive to individual and cultural differences and demonstrates humility and an openness to engage people from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the mutual benefit of all parties concerned.

Motivating and Inspiring Team

Creates and maintains an open, positive working environment by generating commitment, building trust, a shared sense of purpose, empowerment in others and encouraging them to contribute to the best of their ability.

Growing Talent

Takes responsibility for own development; and actively mentors, coaches and develops talent in others. Builds leadership bench strength for Consult by Momentum and Momentum Group by providing opportunities and experiences to develop skills, competencies and business knowledge.