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Compliance Officer: Markets Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at Nedbank
Title: Compliance Officer: Markets
Company: Nedbank
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Purpose
To assist the Head of Markets Compliance with the management of compliance risk within the Markets business unit by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, Rules and Directives regulations, internal policies, and procedures, including, but limited to, the following key responsibilities.
Job Responsibilities
Ensuring that the relevant Markets desk(s) activities within the Markets business unit comply with relevant regulations, industry standards, and internal policies and procedures.
Providing guidance and subject matter compliance advice together and training on relevant Markets specific Rules and Directives, regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
Monitoring and evaluating relevant Markets desk(s) activities, including identifying potential compliance issues.
Assisting the Market Surveillance team with review and closure of Alerts, including quarterly reviews of relevant policies.
Ensure adherence to the Group’s compliance methodology and framework, including completion and updating of relevant business Profiles and Compliance Risk Management Plans
Collaborate with the compliance team to develop, update, and implement compliance policies and procedures specific to the Markets business unit.
Manage Market Abuse and Market conduct risks that may arise within the Markets business unit.
Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
Keep abreast of regulatory and industry changes and ensure ongoing compliance.
Essential Qualifications – NQF Level
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in law, finance, business, or a related field (Commerce)
Registered JSE compliance officer Exam in IRC and Bond ETP Markets
Preferred Certifications
Registered JSE Compliance Officer exams – preferred, not essential
Minimum Experience Level
2-4 years’ experience within a Compliance, Legal or Risk team within a financial services business.
3-5 years’ experience a Markets compliance or related role.
Type Of Exposure
Proven experience in compliance roles within the financial industry (Corporate and Investment Banking), with a focus on research compliance is preferred.
Strong knowledge of relevant financial regulations (e.g., FMA, SEC, FINRA, MiFID II, MAR).
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and mitigate compliance risks.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the Markets business and other stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to maintaining data accuracy and confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to evolving regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Change management
Cluster specific operations
Compliance reporting
Governance, Risk and Controls
Relevant regulatory knowledge
Relevant software and systems knowledge
Reputational risk management
Risk management process and frameworks
Stakeholder management
Codes of Good Governance
Behavioural Competencies
Decision Making
Influencing
Building Trusting Relationships
Managing Work
Quality Orientation
Stress Tolerance
Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
