Senior Compliance Manager

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Role Title:Senior Manager Compliance & Risk Assurance

Client Summary:

Our client is a leading professional services firm dedicated to fostering a resilient and successful business environment. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client service through robust processes and trusted advisory. With a commitment to embedding a strong ethical culture they empower their teams to play a vital role in protecting the firm against risk going beyond mere compliance to build a truly secure and thriving organization.

Job Description:

Are you a seasoned leader with a passion for building robust compliance frameworks and driving ethical excellence This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic Compliance Team and play a pivotal role in shaping a resilient and successful business. You will be instrumental in designing implementing and monitoring critical processes that ensure integrity and safeguard the firm. This role offers a chance to be a trusted advisor influencing strategy through expert guidance and impactful training programs. Youll lead initiatives that enhance operational efficiency mitigate risk and foster a culture where everyone understands their role in protecting the organization. If youre looking to make a significant impact mentor a talented team and contribute to a firm that values its people and its principles this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of innovative policies processes and systems for client and engagement acceptance ensuring adherence to critical ethical requirements.
Provide expert advice training and support to partners directors and professionals on client acceptance ethics independence and conflict of interest matters.
Oversee the operational management and reporting of the client and engagement acceptance process including reputational checks risk assessments and escalations.
Manage and mentor a team of Compliance Practitioners fostering their development and ensuring effective execution of processes.
Collaborate closely with independence and conflicts specialists to ensure comprehensive clearances are obtained.
Proactively identify risks related to quality objectives assess current controls and design enhanced mitigation strategies.
Conduct thorough reviews to monitor compliance with policies and procedures providing valuable insights into associated risks.
Engage with business stakeholders to ensure proactive effective and efficient client acceptance and re-acceptance processes.
Act as a key liaison with digital solutions teams to drive the automation of compliance processes.
Prepare comprehensive reports for Governance Bodies and Committees presenting key findings and recommendations.
Continuously identify and champion improvements to existing processes fostering a culture of innovation.
Effectively manage stakeholders and build strong collaborative relationships across the firm.

Requirements:

Must-Haves:

A post-graduate qualification in Internal Audit External Audit Finance Risk Management or Compliance.
A minimum of 10 years of total professional experience.
At least 3 years of proven experience in a management or leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in a risk ethics conflicts or independence role within an audit firm or similar financial services setting.
Experience partnering with IT on the design and rollout of systems.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to make sound ethical decisions.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrated leadership capabilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Strong written and spoken English language skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience as a CA looking to transition into a Compliance role.
National exposure in previous roles.

Required Experience:

Manager

Job DescriptionRole Title:Senior Manager Compliance & Risk AssuranceClient Summary:Our client is a leading professional services firm dedicated to fostering a resilient and successful business environment. They pride themselves on delivering exceptional client service through robust processes and tr...