Description of the role 

The role is responsible for providing end-to-end compliance oversight across Global Markets, Specialised Lending and the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Provider licence. The individual will be acting as the JSE registered Compliance Officer for Equities, Derivatives and Bonds, and serving as the designated compliance officer for Specialised Lending and the IBL ODP licence. The purpose is to ensure effective regulatory compliance, market conduct integrity, and credible regulatory or exchange engagement, supported by a strong compliance monitoring and advisory capability.

Responsibilities:

The role supports key stakeholders across business, compliance and enabling functions by providing guidance and practical support on Conduct, Global Markets and Financial Crime requirements, including during product, process and system development. Responsibilities include:

Regulatory advice, policy and standards
•    Assess new and existing legislation, regulation and evaluate impacts on CIB.
•    Stay current with relevant regulatory developments and industry best practice.
•    Provide advice to the Head of Compliance (CIB) and relevant business areas.
•    Support the development and maintenance of Business Unit and Group policies, standards, guidelines and procedures, ensuring they remain aligned to regulatory requirements and relevant.

 Assurance
•    Support the delivery of assurance to the Business Unit and governance structures.
•    Draft and maintain compliance Risk Management Plans (RMPs), including control environments.

Regulatory engagement and Training and awareness
•    Assist in coordinating regulatory consultation or comment processes on new regulation developments.
•    Support the development and facilitation of group wide and Business Unit training. Maintain oversight of training records and reporting.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

•    Relevant degree required; additional compliance‑related qualifications are advantageous.
•    Must be registered as a JSE Compliance Officer for the JSE Markets (mandatory)
•    Minimum of 4 years' compliance experience across Capital Markets (Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income and Specialised Lending), including regulatory rule interpretation and, ideally, direct engagement with exchanges.
•    Strong working knowledge of JSE and A2X rules and listing requirements, OTC regulatory obligations, and alignment with the FX Global Code.
•    Experience providing compliance oversight for regulated business areas such as Specialised Lending and ODP‑related licensing requirements.
•    Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory issues and breaches, prepare regulatory ready evidence, and influence senior stakeholders.
•    Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with confidence to engage at all levels.
•    High attention to detail, excellent documentation and record‑keeping capability, and strong quality‑control standards.
•    Effective planning, prioritisation, and time‑management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
•    Self‑motivated, resilient, able to work independently, and comfortable performing under pressure.
•    Clear and structured report‑writing skills.
•    Strong digital and computer literacy, with the ability to use AI tools responsibly to support analysis, reporting, and operational efficiency while maintaining governance, confidentiality, and data‑protection standards.
•    Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, collaborate effectively, and apply practical, solution‑focused thinking.

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