Compliance Consultant

Job Title

Compliance Consultant (Head of Compliance)

Durban, South Africa

A highly experienced Compliance Consultant will lead compliance strategy for a regulated financial services provider, ensuring adherence to FAIS, FSCA, AML/CFT and other regulatory frameworks while promoting a culture of governance, ethics and compliance.

• Serve as Head of Compliance for the organisation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, frameworks, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with FAIS, FSCA, AML/CFT, and other applicable legislation.
• Manage the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP).
• Conduct compliance monitoring, reviews, and risk assessments.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports and statutory returns.
• Maintain compliance registers and monitor corrective actions.
• Provide compliance advice and training to management and staff.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and implement required changes.
• Liaise with regulators and external stakeholders.
• Promote good corporate governance and ethical business practices.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Business Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• Relevant compliance short courses are an added advantage.
• Proof of registration or membership with the Compliance Institute of Southern Africa (CISA) is advantageous.
• Valid RE1, RE3, and RE5 certificates are required.
• Proof of authorisation as a Compliance Officer by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is required.

Experience

• More than 6 years’ experience in Compliance Management is highly preferred.
• Candidates with 3–5 years’ relevant Compliance Management experience are also encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and monitoring compliance management frameworks.
• Experience with in the Financial Services industry is highly advantageous.

Please note that all certified copies must be certified within the last three (3) months.

• Opportunity to serve as Head of Compliance for a regulated Financial Services Provider.
• Work with a reputable client on a strategic compliance and governance assignment.
• Gain exposure to regulatory compliance, governance, and risk management within the financial services sector.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and professional environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to the development and implementation of compliance frameworks and best practices.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Contract-based opportunity with the potential for future consulting engagements, subject to business requirements and performance.