We require a Compliance Officer who are mission-driven andpassionate about compliance regulations.

The Compliance Officer will oversee developing and overseeing standards and processes to guarantee that compliance programmes across the organisation are effective and efficient in detecting, preventing, and rectifying noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices.

In addition, the Compliance Officer will oversee assessing and comprehending all risk, including the risk of failing to meet regulatory compliance obligations, and then developing policies, procedures, and internal controls to keep risk at tolerable levels.

The ideal Compliance Officer provide direction and oversight, as well as assisting the team in assessing control deficiencies and developing effective remediation plans.

This includes, but is not limited to:

·       Defining the required level of knowledge across the organisation on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements.

·       Creating an annual compliance work plan that reflects the unique characteristics of the organization and potential compliance risks.

·       Overseeing and monitoring the compliance program’s implementation.

·       Preparing and presenting to the Risk and Financial Oversight Committee clear and concise compliance reports.

·       Developing (and drafting) policies and programmes that encourage managers and employees to report suspected fraud and other irregularities without fear of retaliation.

·       Coordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including policy reviews on a regular basis.

·       Investigating and acting on compliance issues independently.

·       Conducting reviews of existing policies and procedures, risk assessments and providing training and guidance for staff on regulatory requirements.

·       Monitoring and enforcing compliance with Cyber Security Protocols, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PCI PIN, ISAE3402 Control Environment Assessment, Protection of Personal Information (POPIA, and/or GDPR).

·       Responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of documents and reports filed at various regulatory bodies.

Skills and Experience

·       Atleast 3 – 5 years’ experience in a compliance and risk management role, preferably in a banking / finance related field.

·       Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

·       Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with complex information.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation.

·       Proficiency in using technology.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Technical Skills

·       Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards and compliance requirements associated with financial and banking services.

·       Knowledge of the regulatory framework within South Africa.

·       Understanding of PCI DSS, PCI PIN, POPI requirements.

Essential Skills

·       Working knowledge of PCI DSS, PCI PIN and POPIA

·       Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners.

·       Ability to work in a self-directed andremote environment.

·       Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.

·       Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.

·       Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.

·       Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.

·       Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.

·       Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.

·       Excellent demonstrated organisational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.

·       Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently.

·       Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

·       Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications from a recognised compliance body in this field is highly desirable.

·       Minimum Required: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of educational and work experience.