Head of Group Legal Compliance

About the role

TFG is hiring a Head of Group Legal Compliance, based in Western Cape. Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and senior governance structures. Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing requirements

Responsibilities

• Behaviours
• Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.
• Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective.
• Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions.
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.
• Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach and decision-making based on the situation.
• Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
• Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Requirements

• Experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience presenting to Executive Committees, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees.
• Advantageous
• Experience within a listed or multinational organisation
• Retail industry experience.
• Exposure to international regulatory environments, particularly the United Kingdom and Australia.
• Experience with ESG, sustainability and emerging governance requirements.
• Skills
• Regulatory Compliance Management
• Governance and Assurance
• Compliance Risk Management
• Regulatory Change Management
• Legal and Regulatory Interpretation
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management
• Board and Executive Reporting
• Strategic Planning and Execution
• Policy Development and Implementation
• Compliance Monitoring and Testing
• Data Privacy and Information Governance
• Financial Services Regulatory Knowledge
• Leadership and Team Development
• Technology-enabled Compliance and Automation
• Strong Communication and Influencing Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Capability
• Commercial Acumen and Business Partnership