Compliance Officer at Absa Bank Limited

Key Accountabilities.

Advisory (45%)

Provide Compliance support to the two subsidiaries
Proactively advise the businesses on new regulatory developments
Steer the businesses towards compliance with new regulatory developments
Provide Compliance guidance on day to day dealing and matters
Deliver other Compliance related projects as and when directed
Enhance and promote a compliance culture through awareness activities
Advise business on compliance issues and providing of compliance opinions
Implement, embed and monitor compliance policies, processes and methodology in the business operations.
Create and build a compliance presence in the business
Participate in the new product initiative process by reviewing new product proposals for compliance against local regulatory requirements
Ensure that business addresses concerns raised by the Regulator /delivers on commitments made to the Regulator
Implement and comply with AIA Audit recommendations
Follow up on any compliance related findings or action items
Advise business on any changes in set standards/ local requirements (throughout the year)
Identify business impact for new regulatory requirements and escalate upwards as necessary
Act as point of contact between business and Compliance department.

Liaise with regulators (20%)

Stakeholder Management (15%)

Effectively manage in country compliance with the businesses.
Keep the in-country Compliance Director informed on compliance matters which may pose financial or reputational risks for the business.
Attend relevant in country meetings, and assist forums in identifying and comprehending compliance risks
Communicate regulatory issues/concerns with internal stakeholders and line management
Develop and implement program for regular meetings with internal stakeholders
Assist business to draft correspondence and presentations to the Regulator.

Reporting (20%)

Prepare reports to various governance forums
Submit reports to the in-country Compliance Director
Complete & submit accurate & timeous compliance returns and regulatory and reports (monthly, quarterly, yearly)

Qualifications & Experience

Opened Career