Senior Specialist: Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Key Responsibilities: Act as a central point of contact with Financial Services sector regulators, ensuring the timely collation and submission of information. Support the Senior Manager in identifying, escalating, and managing regulatory risks. Maintain an understanding of the legislation affecting the Group, to provide support and solutions. Foster working relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration. Assist with engagements with Financial Services sector regulators and prepare formal communications plans. Provide input into established forums to communicate and share information on regulations impacting the Group. Collate data, analyse trends, and provide recommendations to mitigate market conduct risks. Coordinate statutory engagements with regulators, including routing requests, submitting applications, and assisting with on-site visits and investigations. Monitor and analyse regulatory developments and advise on their impact on business activities. Coordinate the review and input to relevant legislation and regulations. Maintain industry networks and represent the Group in affiliations to increase industry expertise. Assist with the annual review process of the regulatory universe across different business units. Manage and retain records of changes and current state within regulatory affairs and compliance. Assist with ad hoc overall Group compliance responsibilities as required. Manage the administration function within regulatory affairs and compliance areas. Required Qualifications and Experience: Admitted Attorney Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance 7 years of relevant experience in Financial Services (Insurance) Twin Peaks model of Financial Sector regulations FAIS license and legal entity reporting

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 4/21/2024