FinSurv Controls Consultant - Sandton at Investec

Description of the role 

• Responsible for ensuring that the bank complies with regulatory requirements and maintain effective control in terms of the Currency and Exchanges Manual for Authorised Dealers.  Manage regulatory requests, responses and meetings, evidencing strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Effective management of controls, not limited to:
• Merchanting transactions
• Institutional Investors
• FDI quarterly report
• Oversight and control of directives imposed on clients by SARB
• Effective partner engagement including compliance teams
• Manage regulator requests, queries and investigations
• Manage FinSurv compliance meetings with all partners
• Proficient writing capability, communication skills and relationships
• Collaborate with all partners to ensure compliance with FinSurv regulations and standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging trends in regulatory compliance
• Identify, analyse and implement process improvements specific to role
• Participate in regular client engagement.

Key Attributes

• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Minimum 7 years of exchange control experience
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders
• Must have a passion for client service delivery
• Must have a passion for process improvement and automation 
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Risk conscious