Jobs at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description

• To plan, manage and administer the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Group's risk and compliance programmes to identify risk and compliance gaps
• Hello future Compliance Programme Specialist!
• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose:

• To assist in planning, managing and administering the development, implementation, and enforcement of the Group's compliance programmes and reporting as well as the supporting processes that enable these compliance programmes and reporting processes.

Reporting Lines:

• This role reports into the Group Compliance Programme Manager but will also have a reporting line in to the Group Compliance Reporting Specialist.

Are you someone who can:

• Ensure that the compliance programme and annual compliance governance workplan is achieved.
• Execute compliance programme and reporting initiatives.
• Log, track and follow up on action items to ensure that the initiatives are pro-actively tracked and managed.
• Drive and oversee projects for the development, implementation and maintenance of existing, new or updated policies, procedures, and systems, either on a stand-alone basis or integrated with existing business processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on Compliance Programme issues for the Group and provide stakeholders with advice accordingly.
• Provide administrative support with regards to compliance governance and reporting requirements
• Assist in the preparation of all documentation (incl. the agenda and the pack) relating to group compliance governance meetings.
• Investigate and conduct research to consider and incorporate the latest available methodologies and technologies that can be considered and incorporated into the compliance programme and reporting functions
• Identify opportunities to improve any process and or system functionalities (liaise with system owner)

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Qualification – Bachelor’s degree in legal, Risk, Compliance
• Relevant 3 year degree
• 3 - 6 years work experience in a Compliance role
• Financial Services experience preferred

We can be a match if you are:

• Ambitious and driven
• Have high-energy and is resilient to change and challenges
• Ability to be a strategic translator and drive operational excellence
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects/programs concurrently
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong planning, organisational and project management skills
• Collaborative and ethical- should be trusted to manage highly sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels
• Adaptability to changing workforce trends, including hybrid work models
• Agile mindset and responsible to quick delivery and turnaround
• Strives to continuously grow in technical and leadership ability

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Job Description
Hello future Business Conduct Programme Manager

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose

• To manage conflicts of interest across the Group.

 Are you someone who can:

• Participate in internal committees to gather and analyse information, share ideas and enable sound decision-making
• Manage and update business conduct framework and programs
• Support the various businesses within the group in customising business conduct programmes for their jurisdictions and distinct business needs
• Conduct policy review, develop relevant guidance and policy as required
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of business conduct training programmes
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes which may have an impact on business conduct
• Co-ordinate and manage conduct committees and support Business Conduct Head in developing content for the all conduct committees across the Group
• Provide guidance on business conduct programmes and ensure consistent application thereof across the Group
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a Bachelor's degree and qualification in Social Sciences
• Have a Post Graduate Degree in Organisational Ethics would be beneficial.
• Possess up to 5 years' experience in ethics, risk and compliance risk management environment
• Are able to demonstrate experience of reporting at Executive and Board sub-committee levels and possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies

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Job Description
Hello future Internal Auditor 

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Are you someone who can:

• Obtain a good understanding of the control environment being audited (including information technology, internal financial control, and risk management related aspects), and the interdependencies linked to this.
• Plan audit assignments based on key process and business risks identified and design the audit program in line with risks and key controls to be tested.
• Incorporate data analytics (DA) to enhance audit planning and create efficiencies in audit fieldwork.
• Execute audit field work in compliance with quality standards by following and completing prepared work programs. Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management practices and internal controls.
• Provide clear and sufficient audit evidence to support recommendations and audit opinion.
• Effective communication with the audit team, audit management and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve internal controls, including internal financial controls.
• Identify and clearly articulate the root cause of issues identified and impact thereof and recommend changes to business processes that will address the control weaknesses.
• Prepare a quality and balanced audit report to specified standards, encapsulating the control weaknesses identified and results of audit work performed, with minimal editorial changes.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Qualified CA(SA)/CIA or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in internal or external audit preferred.
• Experience with data analytics will be advantageous.
• Experience financial services industries is essential.
• Experience in asset management/ stockbroking/ investment portfolio management will be advantageous.

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies.

We can be a match if you are:

Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.