Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager | Cape Town / Sandton at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Reporting to the Head: Risk & Compliance Projects, the successful candidate will be responsible for designing, evaluating, supporting, and influencing a culture of risk management and compliance throughout the organisation.  One of the key compliance initiatives in SanlamAllianz is around our ability to effectively implement and monitor the combatting of Finance Crime (including, but not limited to Anti-Money Laundering (AML)).  A key component of this role will be assisting in the management and execution of an efficient compliance monitoring program relating to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Financial Crime combatting matters. This includes the evaluation and implementation of appropriate AML related software in the Group.

Included in this role, is: 

• the responsibility of managing and maintaining the organisation’s obligations as it relates to the supervision and reporting of money laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) activities.
• Assistance with the responsibilities around FATCA
• In addition, upkeep of the training portfolio for Risk and Compliance officers in SanlamAllianz will be included in the requirements. This includes giving training and oversight on AML related matters, as well as other key risk and compliance themes, to the various entities in the Group.
• It will also be required that assistance is given on Risk and Compliance projects that are running across the whole of SanlamAllianz.
• Specific projects might include the role out or upkeep of risk and compliance tools in use in the Group.
• Gathering information and reporting on Risk and Compliance related matters as requested from time to time

What will make you successful in this role?

• Assist in the development of compliance initiatives and programs to comply with the respective legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations, inclusive of Group policies and standards as applicable.
• Handle the management and execution of second line monitoring and assessment program for Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF). 
• Aid in the implementation and improvement of processes and tools to monitor, analyse, and report risk and compliance activities for SanlamAllianz entities. 
• Provide relevant compliance reporting. 
• Help with identifying any Risk and compliance tools to assist the entities in the Group. 
• Develop and execute training for staff in various SanlamAllianz entities as required.
• Facilitate the translation of relevant materials into French as needed.
• Assist with Forums and Communication with and to Risk and Compliance resources to influence the Risk and Compliance culture in the entities in the Group.

Qualification and Experience

• Post Graduate Qualification in Law or Commerce
• At least 5 years Compliance and/or Risk Management Related Experience.  
• Specific AML qualification will be advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

• Understanding and expert knowledge of legislation, regulations and legal principles applicable to the financial services industry and the associated AML risks.
• Knowledge of AML related legislation and regulatory requirements that impact the Group and especially is advantageous.
• Expert knowledge of compliance risk and compliance principles and standards within Africa and internationally.
• Understanding and expert knowledge of risk management requirements, methodologies and principles applicable to the financial services industry.
• Understanding of the risk and compliance tools in use to enable support to entities
• Ability to interact with teams and senior executives across different countries and effectively build relationship networks.
• Planning and Organising
• Ability to manage complexity. 
• Mature outlook and upholds high standards of professional integrity.
• Willingness to travel
• Fluent in English or French

Core Competencies

• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Focus
• Integrity
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and adaptability