Overview
Assistant Compliance Officer Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Old Mutual
An exciting opportunity exists in Group Compliance for a compliance professional to join our dynamic team. The role requires the incumbent to support and coordinate compliance activities for the Compliance Market Conduct and Product Team within the Group Compliance Department.
This role ensures that a culture of compliance is embedded across the Business Units and Segments within Old Mutual Life Assurance Company SA and that employees comply with the applicable legislation.
A key requirement is attention to detail and strong legal interpretation, analytical and communication skills.
Key Result Areas / Outputs
The successful incumbent will be responsible for :
Providing general support to the Group Compliance Team in overseeing the day-to-day 2nd line compliance activities for the Product area
Providing general support to the Group Compliance Team through monitoring and reporting activities as outlined in the Annual Group Compliance Monitoring Plan
Identifying compliance focus areas and assisting the business in building effective CRMPs and the documenting thereof in the risk management system (CURA)
Engaging with operational management to discuss the non-compliance and review actions implemented to ensure compliance
Co-ordinating and / or supporting areas of responsibility with regulatory change items
Providing monthly and quarterly compliance feedback to the heads of the Group Functions and Quarterly 2nd line Compliance Reporting; and
Providing 2nd line compliance sign-off on business documents and initiatives in line with regulatory requirements
Qualifications, Skills and Experience :
Specific Qualifications Required :
Matric
Legal Qualification (LLB / BCom Law / BA Law)
Specific Skills Required :
IT Skills : Ability to utilise software like MS Office :
Word, Excel & Power Point
Report Writing : Ability to write reports to operational management
Presentation skills : Ability to present to operational management
Analytical : Ability to analyse complex, interrelated data and information
Planning and Organising :
Proficient planning and organising ability
Specific Experience Required :
5 years relevant work experience is preferred
Has a detailed knowledge of the financial services industry
Key behavioural skills and attributes that would make a candidate successful in this role :
Ability to handle a constantly changing legislative environment
Excellent inter-personal skills, including influencing skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve personal and team results
Good business acumen and insight
A self-starter, with the ability to show initiative and work with minimal guidance
Capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Solution-driven, passionate, and energetic
Possesses a strong sense of ownership and initiative as well as a proactive mind-set
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Title: Assistant Compliance Officer
Company: Old Mutual
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: HR/Recruitment (Regulatory Compliance Specialist), Law/Legal (Regulatory Compliance Specialist)
