Compliance advisory

• establishing and managing the compliance framework and embedding the compliance methodology requirements in line with the Compliance Manual, across the specified portfolio
• facilitation of a Pan-African lens across operations, specific to the specified portfolio
• providing strategic oversight of compliance risk and support in relation to audit and regulatory engagements
• driving a culture of ethical and compliant business practices
• developing, implementing and overseeing the regulatory compliance strategies of the Bank
• assisting in the establishment of an effective compliance function, framework and core processes
• providing an innovative and competitive approach to compliance risk management
• proactively identifying, assessing, reporting and supporting with mitigating of compliance risks
• enforcing and upholding the Banks compliance standards
• participating in activities that drive a strong culture of compliance and internal control
• Provides input into the development of compliance procedures and policies for the Bank insofar as it relates to the specified portfolio
• Produces compliance guidelines and provides input into training initiatives to support the specified portfolio
• Excellent report writing and consolidation skills in respect of key internal to Bank committees and key Board committees
• Assists in the development of key compliance policies and standard operating procedures that align to the operational aspects of the specified portfolio
• Ensures that these policies and procedures are approved by the relevant Board committees where applicable
• Ensures compliance with industry regulatory standards
• Implements core compliance principles, frameworks, processes, systems and platforms
• Implements the compliance risk management framework, reviews the regulatory universe to identify key legislation impacting the Bank and facilitates the implementation of the compliance risk management plans and control gap analysis
• Has the ability to advise on the establishment of effective compliance frameworks, structures and core processes
• Assists with Regulator and audit reviews insofar as it relates to the specified portfolio and oversees compliance actions
• Assists with regulatory change and commentary processes in the Bank, as it relates to the specified portfolio
• Compiles and assists with compliance reports for management and relevant Bank committees

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Admitted Attorney, Risk Management, or a related discipline and/or a compliance qualification, together with a Postgraduate qualification
• Have an understanding of the core principles of an effective compliance function
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in compliance, or a risk related discipline
• Demonstrated experience within banking compliance
• Strong understanding of the legislative landscape for banking
• Proven ability to manage complex compliance related audits, regulatory reviews, and cross-functional compliance initiatives
• Detailed experience in the Legal and/or compliance environment within banking
• Has an understanding of and an ability to implement compliance methodology

CISA, ISO 27001, CPrac