About the position
THE ROLE:
- The Compliance Officer will oversee developing and overseeing standards and processes to guarantee that compliance programmes across the organization are effective and efficient in detecting, preventing, and rectifying noncompliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices.
- The ideal Compliance Officer provide direction and oversight, as well as assisting the team in assessing control deficiencies and developing effective remediation plans.
- This is a hybrid position.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- At least 3 - 5 years' experience in a compliance and risk management role within the banking / finance field.
- Strong knowledge with relevant laws, regulations, and standards and compliance requirements associated with financial and banking services.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Strong attention to detail, and the ability to work with complex information.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in using technology.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
TECHNICAL / ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Knowledge of the regulatory framework within South Africa.
- Understanding of PCI DSS, PCI PIN, POPI requirements
- Working knowledge of PCI DSS, PCI PIN and POPIA
- Analysis - Business and Data Analysis skills
- Ability to operate multi-nationally with internal business partners.
- Ability to work in a self-directed and remote environment.
- Demonstrated ability to draft clear and professional correspondence and other documents of a legal, compliance and business nature.
- Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to appropriately work with confidential information.
- Ability to facilitate the collection of information through interviews, meetings etc.
- Ability to articulate and convey complex, conceptual information to various audiences verbally and in writing.
- Experience communicating with regulators and law enforcement agencies.
- Excellent demonstrated organizational skills, including time management, record keeping, self-scheduling, and follow-up.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to act independently
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
- Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of educational and work experience
- Any combination of relevant education and experience and/or related professional designations/certifications from a recognised compliance body in this field is highly desirable.
Desired Skills:
- Compliance
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Banking
- PCI DSS
- PCI PIN
- POPI
- POPIA
- Business and Data Analysis
