Compliance Manager at Sun International

Main Purpose of the job:

• The Compliance Manager will be responsible for the proactive auditing, monitoring, and assurance of regulatory and governance processes for the business unit in terms of gaming, FIC (anti-money laundering) and responsible gaming practices, as well as prescribed non-gaming business practices against statutory and regulatory standards, such as but not limited to POPI, Consumer Protection Act, anti-bribery, and corruption, OHSA and environmental legislation.
• The role will provide guidance and support to the business, regarding core regulatory compliance aspects and to ensure that new product development meets all regulatory requirements and standards, and that such products are successfully implemented within the unit.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Develop own knowledge of business strategies and decisions, deals and service offerings as required by the business
• Analyze and research the implication of laws, legislation, etc., that may affect the unit’s compliance governance, highlighting these with management
• Consider the impact of regulatory changes, identifying risks and highlighting these with management, making recommendations around application of new regulations for the business’s internal regulatory standards ensuring these are implemented and embedded into operations
• Review, update and communicate on all unit SOPS and ICS processes
• Project manage the auditing and implementation of new and changing regulations and compliance e.g., POPI, Consumer Protection Act and Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
• Works with internal stakeholders (gaming, security, internal and external auditors) to identify risk areas and address these
• Support the development and review of relevant internal controls, standards and operating procedures and the practical application in line with regulatory requirements
• Facilitate the implementation of the compliance and regulatory awareness program me(s) and embed compliance monitoring tools
• Develop and maintain the risk management compliance program me, internal control systems and standard operating procedures
• Develop and update policies and procedures around responsible gambling
• Update templates and tools to reflect current trends, regulatory amendments, and legislation
• Communicate regulatory and legislative changes, as well as updated policies and templates to all relevant stakeholders
• Measure operational practices relative to standards through the implementation of regular and proactive compliance audits and monitoring
• Conduct analyses of business data, pick up on trends and practices to identify compliance weaknesses and make recommendations and propose initiatives to remedy such weaknesses
• Facilitates external audit processes and monitors the outcome of audit reports and remedial action
• Develop and update the compliance repositories with articles, processes, and other relevant information
• Assist in compiling quarterly board and management reports and distribute authorized reports to relevant parties
• Co-ordinate and update the Compliance Calendar with key milestones and deliverables
• Provides feedback on any area of non-compliance to the GM and Group Compliance Manager, making recommendations to rectify any areas of concern
• Is the point of contact for all gaming regulatory authorities at the business unit
• Participates and attends meetings with local Gaming Board
• Prepare reports, statistics and updates regarding legislative changes and conditions of license's that impact the business including:
• Gaming Board reports
• Investigative/ Audit Reports
• Risk Reports
• Month end reports
• Facilitate the completion of applications and renewals of national key employee license's, gaming licenses, business licenses, liquor licenses, and music licenses.
• Prepare written responses to regulator authorities on challenges and concerns being experienced within operations
• Assist HR with resolving employee licensing issue with gambling boards, and maintain ongoing communication with regulatory authorities to facilitate approval of above licenses and answering of queries relative to applications
• Maintain an up-to-date database of all core licenses.

Job Requirements

Minimum requirements (Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Auditing or Risk Management
• Gaming license 
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in a regulatory environment and / or administrative law
• Experience working with regulatory bodies

Skills and competencies

• Problem solving
• Integrating (Collaborating, Connecting and Consulting)
• Influencing
• Analyzing
• Decision-making
• Implementing Skills
• Managing Customer & Stakeholder relationships
• Emotional Maturity
• Managing Risk, Results and Relationships
• Able to work independently
• Advanced knowledge of Legislation and Regulations including gaming, FIC, POPI and SHE 
• Knowledge of Gaming Board license application and renewal processes
• Knowledge of Gaming Board regulations and requirements
• FIC (anti-money laundering) principles and application
• Money Laundering
• Anti-bribery and Corruption principles and application
• Auditing methodologies and protocols
• Protection of Personal Information principles and application
• Consumer Protection Act
• Financial & Business acumen
• Communication skills – written and verbal
• Proficient Computer Literacy skills (MS Office; EGS)
• Project co-ordination
• Administration skills