Compliance Officer (Discovery Connect) at Discovery Limited

Areas of Responsibility

The successful candidate will be expected to perform on, but not be limited to the following key outputs:

• Review of the compliance risk management control environment across the business;
• Assist management with identification and evaluation of compliance exposures/regulatory breaches;
• Providing guidance to Key Individuals and Representatives to ensure compliance with legislation;
• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable legislation and internal requirements;
• Compile and submit compliance report;
• Support the sales managers in exercising their responsibility for oversight of compliance within their teams
• Facilitate FAIS Hearings and Debarments
• Execute all other functions related to the compliance mandate as delegated by the Compliance Manager
• Agree detailed findings with management, and provide appropriate recommendations for management actions
• Preparation of follow-up progress reports

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Detailed knowledge of local (South African) legislation relating to financial services and able to interpret and apply legislation, including, but not limited to the following: FAIS, Protection of Personal Information Act, Insurance Act.
• Sound understanding of Compliance methodology, working knowledge of all elements comprising.
• Writes in a well-structured and logical way – must have ability to write and review compliance policies and draft compliance guidance notes and reports with detail required to inform the business of regulatory requirements and potential impacts
• Strong listening, organisational and communication skills and able to think in an analytical and conceptual manner.
• Efficient time management skills, including quick turnaround time on quality work
• Able to work well under pressure

Education and Experience

• Relevant tertiary education
• Post-graduate qualification in Compliance Management (advantageous)
• At least 3 to 5 years’ experience within a compliance environment - Financial Services Industry

Advantageous

• RE 1 and 5
• Call center compliance experience