Compliance Specialist at Discovery Limited

Areas of responsibility

The successful candidate will be required, primarily, but not limited to:

• Conduct special investigations into regulatory, legal and compliance issues.
• Consult and advise stakeholders on resolution of legal and compliance matters and on interpretation of the law.
• Resolve compliance issues by conducting thorough research into complicated compliance issues.
• Develop and review company policies, frameworks, processes.
• Maintain elevated levels of knowledge on legislation applicable to the financial services industry.
• Ensure all FSP returns including annual financial statements, levies and reporting obligations are submitted to the Regulator.
• Vetting of contracts and agreements, including consulting with legal firms where these activities are outsourced.
• Develop, maintain, and manage a contract library - prompt all with renewal and review notifications.
• Peruse and review legal and compliance guidance documents and ensure on-going management and review of documents, contracts and agreements.
• Evaluation of Internal Controls
• Remedial Action Development
• Project Administration Skills
• Data Management (Administration)
• Brilliant presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.

Behavioural Competencies

• Directing People
• Inviting Feedback
• Embracing Change
• Team Working

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business management, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years’ proven experience in a legal or compliance role.
• Post-graduate qualification in Compliance Management (advantageous)