• Job Description

  Req#: 28286

  Who are we?

  Sanlam is a leading Financial Services Institution, which provides services in the fields of Individual Life Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Unit Trusts and Asset Management. To give substance to its objective to be fully-fledged Namibian Insurer, Sanlam is increasingly introducing greater financial and technical expertise.

  What will you do?

  The Compliance Officer will play a key part of Sanlam, by assisting to manage compliance risks. The position requires, amongst others, providing compliance related advice and recommendations to the business unit, draft documents & reports and interpreting legislation

  What will make you successful in this role?

  • Interpret legislation, regulations, guidance notes and directives etc. to identify and assess compliance risks
  • Draft documents, processes, policies and procedures to address compliance risks
  • Implement processes, policies, procedures and controls to effectively manage compliance risks
  • Ensure that compliance processes, policies and procedures and controls are maintained
  • Consult with and provide recommendations with the business unit, to sufficiently address compliance deficiencies
  • Monitor and report on compliance risks
  • Attend to certain compliance reporting
  • Engagement with auditors and attend to compliance related aspects in audit reports
  • Engagement with regulators (attend at inspections and attend to enquiries/questionnaires/reports)
  • Ensure that the business unit staff complete the compliance related training and assessment

  Qualification and Experience

  • Grade 12
  • Bachelor Degree in Law
  • Admitted Attorney (would be an advantage)
  • Experience in compliance risk management environment (would be an advantage)
  • Diploma / Certificate in Compliance Management (would be an advantage)
  • Knowledge and insight of legislation and compliance risk management (would be an advantage)
    

  Knowledge and Skills

  Excellent English (verbal & written) language skills - an additional local Namibian language will be an advantage.
  Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  Strong administrative and operational skills & knowledge.
  Pro-active, problem solving and goal oriented.
  Computer literate: MS Office, Word, Excel and company’s software.
  Detail-oriented, good interpersonal skills and good at time management and multi-tasking.
  Administrative oriented and skilled at problem identification and problem solving.
  Pro-active, tactful and polite.
  Accurate, organised and client service focused.

  Personal Attributes

  Communicates effectively - Contributing dependently

  Decision quality - Contributing dependently

  Action orientated - Contributing dependently

  Optimises work processes - Contributing dependently

  Build a successful career with us

  We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

  Core Competencies

  Cultivates innovation - Contributing dependently

  Customer focus - Contributing dependently

  Drives results - Contributing dependently

  Collaborates - Contributing dependently

  Being resilient - Contributing dependently

  Turnaround time

  The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

  Our commitment to transformation

  The Sanlam Group is commited to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are the key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in Namibia. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.

• About the company

  As one of the largest financial services groups in South Africa, Sanlam provides insurance, investment, financial planning & retirement advice to individuals, businesses & institutions.

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