Job Description

To design and build regulatory risk programs that covers all related market conduct legislation across FirstRand Namibia by defining frameworks, standards and policies to ensure the business complies with key regulations and standards to minimize risks

Hello Future Chief Compliance Officer  

 

Welcome to FirstRand Namibia Group, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Overview:

To design and build compliance risk management programs that covers all related regulatory, business conduct, market conduct legislation across FirstRand Namibia by defining frameworks, standards and policies to ensure the business complies with key regulations and standards to minimize risks

Are you someone who can:

Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and FirstRand internal compliance procedures and requirements.Establish overall area budget that enables achievement of strategic intent of business.Develop operational efficiency and quality standards in line with the targeted financial performance of the business.Ensure compliance is adopted in terms of systems and procedures as laid out by Group Design and implement a control framework to ensure the integrity of operations and practices.Anticipate and apply and policies/procedures to manage and control both financial and non-financial risks.Ensure compliance with audit requirements. Investigate and implement measures to correct audit findings.Conduct abstract, conceptual and comparative analysis of high-level reports for strategic decision-making purposes.Maintain a broad knowledge of current and emerging conditions affecting industry and/or business through forecasting and analysis across FirstRand.Maintain expert knowledge on relevant legislative amendments, industry best practices and provide of advice to relevant stakeholders.Maintain up to date knowledge of local and global trends Provide thought leadership and expertise.Align the People Development Plan with current and future operational requirements to support business strategy.Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends.Act as a role model for life-long learning.Manage performance of teams in areas of responsibility against expected delivery targets.Ensure alignment of team and individual performance objectives to relevant business area objectives.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Minimum qualification: Post Graduate Degree in Commerce, Law or other appropriate field. A Masters in Law, Risk &/or Compliance Commerce or Business Administration or a relevant Compliance Certification will be an added advantage.Minimum of at least 5 years relevant experience in a similar environment of which 2-3 years senior management experience, ideally at an executive level.Banking and financial services sector experience will be an added advantage.

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborate.Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are someone who:

Always does the right thing – Fights for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outsideStays curious – Believes in insight, creativity and its power to unlock valueIs deeply invested – Takes initiative and is a leader in one’s own rightValues our differences – Is inclusive, gracious, decent and humbleBuilds trust, not territory – Creates a culture of sharingHas courage – Speaks one’s mind and encourages others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Closing Date:  19 February 2025  

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal.  To access the portal click on the link below.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

19/02/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.