A reputable company based in Belville is seeking to employ a Compliance Officer (Long-Term Insurance, FAIS, FICA) The successful applicant will report to the Senior Manager: Compliance Officer. Duties will include assisting with compliance risk identification and compliance management, strategic and operational commentary, monitoring and administrative support functions to mitigate the risk of non-compliance with legislation and regulations including but not limited to FAIS, FICA and Long-Term Insurance Job Specification • Determine statutory and management compliance obligations applicable to particular business areas and assess compliance by linking compliance obligations and controls to processes. • Assist in overseeing and maintaining the compliance risk management plans and regulatory universe, and further develop same where required, to ensure key compliance risks are identified, analyzed, and mitigated with appropriate internal controls. • Compliance monitoring at Branches throughout the country. • Assist in the development, enhancement and implementation of the appropriate compliance risk management and quality assurance policies, procedures and systems. • Assist with the implementation and continuous maintenance/improvement of the compliance practice framework. • Assist, enable, facilitate, and monitor compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures by following a risk-based approach, as determined in terms of the compliance practice framework. • Further develop and regularly update the compliance manual. • Analyze data and provide written compliance reports to management of the applicable business area. • Establish and maintain relationships with each business area, line management of the business area and other complimentary departments and divisions e.g. Finance, HR, Internal Audit, etc. • Provide ad hoc compliance advice to each business area. • Recognize any requirements as stipulated by senior management in respect of the compliance department. • Escalate material non-compliance to the appropriate representation forum. • Be involved in major decisions. • Assist with training interventions and assist employees to improve their regulatory and compliance obligations knowledge. • Cultivate a compliance culture. • Perform horizon scanning on a continuous basis, inform management of changes in the regulatory landscape, and provide comments on draft industry legislation. • Interact and liaise with industry regulators. • Liaise with key third parties in respect of strategic issues relating to compliance Requirements • Non-Negotiable: Approved Category I Compliance Officer with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority with no supervision requirements. (Please provide your Phase 1 CO approval number as part of your application) • Regulatory Examinations – RE1 (non-negotiable) and/or RE5 • Two to three years of work experience in a legal, compliance, audit or financial services environment. • Non-Negotiable: Experience in a long-term insurance and/or funeral insurance environment. • LLB / 4 Year Law / Commerce / Finance degree or equivalent that has been recognized by the FSCA for Compliance Officers • Advantageous: Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa • Working knowledge of the financial services industry and legislation (FAIS, FICA, Insurance Act, Long-Term Insurance Act, FSRA etc.) • Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) • Fluent and proficient in English • Valid Drivers Licence Skills and Competencies • Ability to interpret and apply legislation, compliance monitoring, compliance risk identification and management, regulatory guidance, analytical reporting, policy and document development and implementation, communication, research and recordkeeping, digital and computer literacy • Effective, disciplined and able to self-management, which includes effective time management, and adherence to deadlines. • Effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. • Ability to work independently, function well under pressure, have professional presentation and approach, detail orientated, high ethical standards, a desire to learn and the ability to work to strict deadlines. Should you be successful for the position, you will be required to work for a probation period of 6 months. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), we would like to inform you that personal information provided by applicants will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment and selection processes within Emerald Life Proprietary Limited. By submitting your application, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information by Emerald Life Proprietary Limited. See Description See Description Apply Now

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