Risk and Compliance Manager at talentCRU Proprietary Limited

THE ROLE

An exciting opporunity has become available for an experience Risk and Compliance Manager within a JSE listed entity. The purpose of this role is to manage the holistic, integrated, forward-looking and process-orientated approach to all key business risks (including financial), with the intention of maximizing shareholder value for the Group as a whole. Responsible for ensuring that all statutory, compliance and operational risks are identified, mitigated against and internal controls adhered to, through the appropriate policies, processes and systems.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 5 - 8 years’ experience in a Risk and Compliance environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, and ensure that sound, professional relationships with colleagues, on all levels within an organisation, are maintained.
• Relevant Bachelor of Law or Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Accounting Degree

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Group Executive responsible for Risk and Compliance to establish and communicate the Group ERM objectives and direction;
• Assist management with integrating risk management with the strategy and promoting a risk awareness throughout the Group;
• Assist the Group Executive responsible for Risk and Compliance, and the Executive Committee to develop and communicate risk management policies, risk appetite and risk limits;
• Assist in developing risk mitigating strategies for the Group and monitoring these risks;
• Establish, communicate and facilitate the use of appropriate ERM methodologies, tools and techniques;
• Work with business units to establish, maintain and continuously improve risk management capabilities and provide innovative solutions for risk mitigation;
• Facilitate enterprise-wide risk assessments and monitor priority risks across the Group;
• Implement appropriate risk reporting to the Group Executive Committee, Board and senior management;
• Ensure effective alignment between the ERM process and internal audit and risk financing;
• Conduct risk management education and training from time to time;
• Facilitate risk management workshops within individual business units within the Group and monitor completion of action items arising from the workshops;
• Prepare and present reports for inter alia, the Audit and Risk Committee;
• Conduct ad-hoc project risk assessments when required by management;
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues identified;
• Assess levels of compliance or operational risks and develop risk management strategies;
• Promote and maintain a culture of operational risk awareness and accountability within the Group;
• Have a strong presence and ability to interact effectively with the Board, CEO and senior management.
• Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues;
• Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation;
• Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities;
• Verify that software technology and tools are in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas;
• Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities;
• Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes;
• Collaborate with human resources department to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations;
• Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programmes;
• Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews;
• Prepare management reports regarding compliance operations and progress;
• Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness;
• Oversee internal reporting systems such as corporate compliance hotlines and inform employees about these systems;

COMPLIANCE

• Managing all key business risks with the intent of maximizing shareholder value and promoting risk awareness throughout the Group; 

FINANCE

• Ensure effective alignment between ERM process and internal audit and risk financing; 

LEARNING AND GROWTH

• Facilitate the provision of adequate training interventions on all compliance-related policies, procedures, regulatory environment and the like;
• Keep informed regarding pending industry and legislative changes, trends, and best; practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes;

GOVERNANCE 

• Assist the Group Executive responsible for Risk and Compliance and senior management to establish and communicate the Group Compliance policy and objectives throughout the Group;
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed;
• Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout the Group;