Compliance Specialist at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To consult on and advise the business on domestic compliance and governance requirements, ensuring adherence to relevant codes, regulations, and rules. The role supports the Compliance Manager on allocated management tasks while minimising risk and protecting Nedbank’s reputation.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise business areas on compliance best practices by promoting a strong compliance culture and creating awareness of compliance implications in daily operations.
• Support the central function in developing and enhancing policies, procedures, frameworks, and tools relating to regulatory and risk legislation.
• Define, review, and provide input into governance frameworks, ensuring sound governance practices.
• Ensure business committees operate in line with governance standards through ongoing engagement and assessment.
• Conduct compliance risk and control assessments (CRAs) and ensure identified risks are mitigated.
• Identify and maintain the regulatory universe applicable to relevant Business Units.
• Monitor and test the effectiveness of business controls and compliance with legislative requirements.
• Advise on regulatory changes and assess potential impact on the business.
• Prevent compliance breaches and reduce reputational and financial risk exposure.
• Engage stakeholders on compliance findings and enable informed management decision-making.
• Drive process and methodology improvements to enhance business efficiency.
• Promote cross-cluster collaboration and effective stakeholder relationship management.
• Support performance management through training, coaching, and development initiatives.
• Maintain ongoing professional development and remain abreast of regulatory developments.
• Embrace and demonstrate Nedbank’s vision, values, and commitment to transformation, culture building, and CSI initiatives.

People Specification

• Strong knowledge of compliance, governance, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Analytical and risk assessment capability
• Strong communication and advisory skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• BCom (Law)
• LLB

Preferred Certifications

• Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA)

Minimum Experience Level

• 5–8 years’ experience in a senior compliance role, preferably within a regulated financial services environment (Insurance or Banking)
• FSCA Compliance Officer

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Risk management process and frameworks
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Compliance reporting
• Reputational risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Codes of Good Governance

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision Making
• Influencing
• Building Trusting Relationships
• Managing Work
• Quality Orientation
• Stress Tolerance

Closing Date: 15 May 2026