Head of Compliance - Africa

Company:Marsh

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our LCPA 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 team leadership, regulatory liaison and change projects, compliance monitoring, training, reporting and remediation across the Africa region.

We will count on you to:

• Ensure continual monitoring of regulatory evolutions that impact the business and ensure implementation as required

• Support the business with implementing and managing regulatory monitoring methodology

• Define and implement compliance monitoring and training plan

• Define and implement regulatory compliance controls

• Support the business and provide compliance and regulatory advice

• To assist in the identification of and preparation of forthcoming changes in law and regulations across the region.

• Assisting with the development of internal controls, policies and guidelines in accordance with regulations to ensure compliance thereof.

• Draft compliance reports and legal opinions

• Implement and maintain Financial Advisory and Intermediary Service Act 37 of 2002 (FAIS) representative register

• Lead and develop the Compliance team

• Work across the IMEA LCPA function as required

• 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)

• Engage and liaise with regulators across the region as required

What you need to have:

• Tertiary degree (LLB, BCom Law or similar) / Relevant qualification in accordance with the  the FSCA’s approved qualifications list

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a senior compliance officer in the financial services industry (candidate must have relevant testimonials confirming experience )

• RE 1 certificate

• Phase I and Phase II approval by the FSCA/ FSCA Approved Compliance Officer(CO)

• Post Graduate Diploma in Compliance Management is preferred

• Exposure to liaising with regulatory bodies

• A sound knowledge of the applicable regulatory framework, compliance topics and applicable laws pertaining to the business (FAIS and the General Code of Conduct, Treating Customers Fairly , Insurance Act 18 of 2017 and Financial Services Regulations Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 Policy Holder Protection Rules knowledge essential)

• Experience managing compliance related queries and engaging with business

• Experience in implementation of training

• Team leadership experience

• Working in a multinational environment with matrix reporting

• Valid passport (or must be suitably qualified to apply for a passport)

• International compliance experience beneficial

Competencies

• Ability to work independently and in a team

• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail

• Assertive, able to operate in complex and dynamic working environment

• Proficient in spoken English

• Solution orientated, dedicated and someone who takes ownership of tasks and responsibilities

• Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative

• Confident and quick learner

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Act with integrity

• Have sound judgement

• Accuracy and clarity of drafting

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.

• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.

• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are also committed to providing reasonable support to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. We welcome candidates to contact us at [email protected] to discuss any specific needs.

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.