Head Of Compliance – Design And Enhance Compliance Strategy For Africa'S Largest Insurance Group - Johannesburg Or Cape Town. Hybrid. R1.9M - R2.2M.

Job Description This is an exceptional role for a HEAD OF COMPLIANCE to design, enhance and execute the compliance strategy for Africa's Leading Insurance Group.Based in CAPE TOWN this HEAD OF COMPLIANCE role offers a salary of R1.9m - R2.2m.THE COMPANY:This is the longest established, largest and most successful Insurance Group in Africa.
Occupant across 40 countries they are a leading Financial Services Organisation offering tailored solutions in insurance, investment, and financial planning.
THE ROLE:This pivotal role involves overseeing compliance across the entire organisation, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations, and providing strategic direction and independent assurance.This is a rare opportunity for Head of Compliance to take on a strategic leadership role encompassing: Driving a compliance culture, Steering compliance frameworks and risk management, Develop policies and training initiatives, Oversee monitoring and auditing implementation, Report to and manage senior stakeholder expectations, Ensure operational governance.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:QUALIFICATIONS:A law degree (LLB or B/Proc) or relevant BCom degree from a South African university or an equivalent qualification from a foreign tertiary institution.Admission as an attorney is advantageous.A compliance qualification (postgraduate Diploma in Compliance Management) is advantageous.Risk management certification is advantageous.Meeting the competence and experience requirements to be registered as a Compliance Officer with theFSCA is advantageous.Professional designations such as C Prac (SA) or C Prof (SA) are advantageous.EXPERIENCE:At least 10 years of compliance experience, with a minimum of 5 years in compliance management within the insurance industry or a regulated financial services industry.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:Strategic risk management.Strategic compliance and legal projects management.Compliance advice, training and documentation reviews.Regulatory compliance reporting and monitoring.Coaching and mentoring of less experienced compliance employees.