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# Job Description Hello Future Compliance Specialist I Welcome to FNB, the home of the . 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 at FNB Personal Segment Advisory and Suites, 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.The Business Unit plays a pivotal role in driving the sales and service of multiple products and services via non-face to face customer suites for the personal customer segment base.The focus is not just on maintaining the current product portfolio but also on exploring various growth opportunities, enhancing the entry market value proposition, and elevating the customer experience.The Business Unit leverages the existing personal segment products and importantly also develops new and innovative solutions to ensure that FNB can reach and serve the unbanked and underserved communities. This will allow the bank not only to expand market share but also fulfil brand commitment to financial education and inclusion.As a Compliance Specialist, your responsibility is to monitor processes and related controls in line with compliance methodology and minimum standards. You will also provide support to experienced Regulatory Risk and Compliance professionals by offering robust regulatory compliance advice and guidance. Are you someone who can: Operational and Cost Management Deliver against operational and cost targets. Prioritize resource allocation to minimize and reduce wastage. Monitor costs throughout the financial year in line with the operational plan. Allocate and approve expenditure. Review cost reports and resolve or explain variances from the budget. Identify, control, and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs. Manage costs and expenses within the approved budget to achieve cost efficiencies. Relationship Building and Collaboration Build relationships to manage expectations, share knowledge and insights, and foster buy-in. Engage in cross-functional relationships to obtain and provide work support. Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute to organizational knowledge improvement. Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies. Process Implementation and Improvement Implement, monitor, and control business processes according to quality standards, policies, and compliance requirements. Ensure development, alignment, mapping, and implementation of end-to-end processes aligned with the customer journey. Research, enable, and consult on improvements and opportunities for technology and platform enablement. Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline operations. Monitor customer feedback and align processes to maximize efficiencies. Compliance and Governance Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy, and governance requirements. Implement relevant policies, governance, and practice standards across the business. Maintain knowledge of legislative amendments, industry best practices, and internal compliance procedures. Ensure systems and procedures comply with organizational standards and respond to audit findings. Develop understanding of risks and risk management approaches. Contribute to the development of governance and compliance procedures and identify risks. Educate others and suggest improvements. Participate in specialist risk forums as required. Regulatory Awareness and Risk Management Educate the business on the regulatory landscape and compliance implications of daily duties. Advise on regulatory changes and assess their potential impact on the business. Monitor business committees to ensure adherence to governance standards. Provide regulatory support for compliance risk and control assessments (CRAs). Ensure compliance risks are identified and addressed appropriately. Guide policy development to meet legislative requirements and support a strong control environment. Influence enhancements to business processes and methodologies. Support the Group in preventing compliance breaches and reputational risks. Engage stakeholders on CRA findings to ensure regulatory adherence. Personal Development and Performance Participate in a development culture by sharing successes, issues, trends, and ideas. Assess personal performance against required competencies and skills. Identify development needs and select effective solutions. Prepare and review a personal development plan with management. Monitor progress against the development plan and measure impact. You will be an ideal candidate if you have: Minimum Qualification Required: Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 in Risk Management, Auditing, or a related field. This requirement is non-negotiable. Minimum Years of Experience Required: 4 to 5 years of proven experience in a regulatory risk environment. As a you will have access to: Opportunities to network and collaborate Work that is challenging Opportunities to innovate Conditions that are flexible Focus on health and wellbeing Resources to help you with your professional development Generous leave policy Preferential employee banking rates We can be a match if you are / have Analytical Adaptable and curious Thrive in a collaborative environment Conceptual and Big Picture Thinking Strategic Thinking Apply now if you are interested in taking the next step. We look forward to engaging with you! 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 fulfil 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. 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. 06/03/26All 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.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .