Assistant Compliance Officer

About the role

Old Mutual is hiring an Assistant Compliance Officer in Pinelands, South Africa. This entry-level role supports the implementation of regulatory compliance and governance practices within the business unit, assisting with compliance monitoring, regulatory tracking, reporting and awareness initiatives. It reports directly to the Business Unit Compliance Officer.

Key responsibilities

• Support the execution of approved compliance monitoring activities according to the annual compliance plan, including preparing monitoring documentation, worksheets and compliance files, performing basic checks and recording results in the CURA system.
• Track legislative and regulatory developments, maintain regulatory registers, compliance calendars and documentation repositories, and update compliance plans as directed.
• Help draft compliance reports, capture and follow up on remediation actions, and keep accurate compliance records and audit trails.
• Support compliance awareness initiatives and training logistics, prepare communication material on regulatory requirements and build knowledge of applicable legislation.
• Provide administrative support to the Compliance Officer in engaging with business stakeholders, monitor adherence to policies and escalate issues to the Compliance Officer.
• Work toward a recognised compliance qualification and develop knowledge of regulatory frameworks in financial services.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Undergraduate degree or tertiary qualification in Compliance, Law or a related field.
• FAIS-recognised qualification for Compliance Officers; studying for or holding a legal qualification or the CISA Compliance Practitioner (CPrac) designation is advantageous.
• 3 years of industry experience; experience in a life insurance business unit is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail, good written and verbal communication, and ability to follow structured processes.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Report writing, presentation and training skills
• Analytical, planning and organisational abilities