Compliance Officer III

Job Description

To ensure compliance to statutory, governance and to ensure that the organisation implements an effective compliance framework and processes that complies with applicable laws, and binding regulations and considers adherence to non-binding rules, standards and codes

Hello Future Compliance Officer III

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. 

Are you someone who can:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate Data Privacy compliance risk across the Segment.
• Provide guidance and support on data privacy legislation, frameworks, policies, and tools.
• Review and enhance business processes involving customer data to ensure data security.
• Identify gaps in customer data processes and recommend enhancements.
• Develop and maintain Data Privacy metrics and report to various committees across the Segment.
• Monitor systems for potential data leakage and mitigate risks.
• Implement and monitor data privacy processes and capabilities.
• Stay updated with industry standards and collaborate with stakeholders to align practices with legislation.
• Provide privacy awareness training and establish learning opportunities for other compliance and business role players.
• Support the FirstRand Data Privacy and Protection Centre of Excellence.
• Review and roll out privacy frameworks, policies, and standards and ensure its implementation across the Segment.
• Advise on privacy and control requirements from data privacy laws.
• Conduct investigations into breaches and provide input for implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Oversee and manage data privacy compliance for business units across the Segment, ensuring alignment with overall organizational policies and standards.
• Balance privacy requirements with data monetization and other business needs, ensuring that business objectives are met without compromising data privacy.
• Collaborate with business units to ensure Data Privacy risk is integrated into business decision-making.
• Provide support, and input into developing corrective action plans to address regulatory findings and/or assurance findings relating to Data Privacy risk.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, Information/Data Management, Legal, Compliance, or Auditing.
• Possess certifications such as CIPP, CIPM (advantageous).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Compliance, Risk Management, or a related field (advantageous).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in information security, information governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Regulatory, Monitoring/Audit, or similar environment.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial institution.

Additional Skills and Attributes:

• Strong understanding of data privacy laws and regulations.
• Ability to drive the implementation of data privacy programs.
• Proficiency in data analytics for privacy reviews and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Management

You will have access to:

• Challenging Work.
• Opportunities to network and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Engage with subject matter experts to enhance and develop your skill set.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are: 

• Have strong project and time management skills with the ability to work independently or lead others.
• Have excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate confidently and influence stakeholders.
• Have strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to articulate feedback and recommendations, and issue regular updates for governance reporting purposes.
• Are curious & courageous - you are driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you are brave enough to ask challenging questions.
• Are resilient –Be able to work under pressure and be unflappable – Have the ability to stay cool.
• Are decisive – you are able to make sound judgments and work independently.
• Are collaborative- you are able to work within a team environment and to create and leverage synergies.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

26/05/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.