Senior Compliance Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Compliance team at Marsh. This role will be based in Sandton, hybrid and has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the business complies with ethical practices, internal policies and legislation. Duties will include compliance monitoring, reporting and remediation across the Africa region

We will count on you to:

• Ensure continual monitoring of regulatory evolutions that impact the business
• Support the business with implementing and managing regulatory monitoring methodology
• Define and implement compliance monitoring and training plan
• Define and implement regulatory compliance controls
• Manage customer complaints
• Support the business and provide compliance and regulatory advice
• Draft compliance reports and legal opinions
• Implement and maintain FAIS representative register
• Provide FAIS advice to human resources regarding FAIS and CPD requirements
• The candidate must be a qualified FAIS compliance officer and must meet the FSCA’s requirements for internal compliance officers (Category I FSP)
  
  

What you need to have:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4
• Tertiary degree (LLB, BCom Law or similar) / Relevant qualification as per the FSCA’s approved qualifications list
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a FAIS compliance role (candidate must have relevant testimonials confirming experience where applicable)
• RE 1 certificate
• Exposure to liaising with regulatory bodies
• A sound knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework, compliance topics and applicable laws pertaining to the business (FAIS, TCF, Short Term Insurance Act and PPR knowledge essential)
• Experience managing compliance related queries and engaging with business
• Experience in implementation of training
• Valid passport (or must be suitably qualified to apply for a passport)
• International compliance experience beneficial