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Risk & Compliance Officer

Executive Placements
Randburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

Our client is searching for a Risk & Compliance Officer to join their team in Sandton. ( Hybrid)

Main Purpose of Role

Support the overall business strategy by managing the risk and compliance frameworks and programmes.

Required Minimum Education / Training

Bcom / LLB / Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance preferred. Professional Risk Manager (PRM) certification is preferred. Advanced knowledge of NCA, POPI, GDPR, FAIS, FICA PASA Foundations Course is beneficial.

Required Minimum Work Experience

3- 5 years’ experience in audit, compliance and legal within the financial services or national credit regulatory sector. Experience in POPIA, NCR, GDPR, FAIS, FICA and National Payment System (NPS) essential Experience in transactional processing is essential. Experience working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment. Knowledge of risk assessment and control Knowledge of the technology life cycle, including user acceptance testing, user interface applications/design, isn't an advantage.

Technical and Behavioural Competencies Required

Technical

Proficiency in MS Office (email, Word, Excel, Sharepoint, PowerPoint, Teams) Report writing skills. Excellent communication skills essential (verbal and written) Problem-solving skills. Good writing skills (documenting processes) Knowledge of writing and reviewing policies and procedures. Risk assessment skills

Behavioural

Analytical reasoning and excellent attention to detail Good team player, demonstrating a willingness to assist/support team members – the role requires multi-tasking across platforms. Ability to communicate with clients, and internal and external stakeholders. Objectivity, independence, and professionalism are key to ensuring the effective execution of compliance duties.

Key Performance Areas

Strategic Implementation

Develop and maintain compliance and risk programs to ensure proactive management of risks and demonstrable compliance. Evaluate new regulatory requirements, perform impact assessments, advise businesses on practical impacts and implications and guide the implementation of appropriate procedures and processes to ensure compliance with new requirements; planned training initiatives, special projects and support via consultation to achieve implementation objectives, Plan and execute compliance reviews and draft reports on the outcome of reviews, providing guidance and recommendations to the Exco and senior management teams on remedial actions. Evaluate the efficiency of internal controls and make recommendations to ensure contin
05 Mar 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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