Job Description
<p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced and commercially astute <strong>Head of Group Legal Compliance</strong> to join TFG Finance & Advisory. This leadership role is responsible for providing strategic direction, oversight and assurance over the Group's legal compliance framework across South Africa, the broader African market, the United Kingdom and Australia.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Reporting to the Head of Group Risk & Assurance, the successful candidate will lead the development and execution of a world-class compliance programme, ensuring the business remains compliant with evolving regulatory requirements while enabling sustainable growth. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, Boards, regulators and business stakeholders to drive a strong culture of compliance and ethical conduct across the Group. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><strong>About the Team</strong></span></span></p><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The role forms part of the Aligned Assurance function within TFG Finance & Advisory and works collaboratively across the broader Group, including Risk, Internal Audit, Legal, Human Resources, Technology, Finance, Procurement and regional compliance teams.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">The team plays a critical role in safeguarding TFG through proactive compliance management, regulatory engagement, governance oversight, risk management and strategic business partnering. The function is focused on delivering independent oversight, driving accountability and embedding a strong compliance culture across diverse operations and jurisdictions. </span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">LLB degree.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Membership with the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA).</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Relevant recognised compliance designation, such as Compliance Professional (CProf).</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Minimum 8 years' post-articles experience.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Minimum 3 years' people leadership experience.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Proven leadership experience within a legal compliance environment.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Extensive experience within a regulated financial services, credit, insurance or similar regulatory environment.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators and senior governance structures.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strong knowledge of: </span></span><ul style="list-style-type: circle;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">National Credit Act (NCA)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS)</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing requirements</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Consumer protection legislation</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Data privacy legislation including POPIA and GDPR</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Corporate governance and regulatory frameworks</span></span></li></ul></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Experience managing compliance across multiple jurisdictions.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Experience presenting to Executive Committees, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees.</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Advantageous:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Experience within a listed or multinational organisation.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Retail industry experience.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Exposure to international regulatory environments, particularly the United Kingdom and Australia.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Experience with ESG, sustainability and emerging governance requirements. </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Skills:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Regulatory Compliance Management</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Governance and Assurance</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Compliance Risk Management</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Regulatory Change Management</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Legal and Regulatory Interpretation</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Stakeholder and Relationship Management</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Board and Executive Reporting</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strategic Planning and Execution</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Policy Development and Implementation</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Compliance Monitoring and Testing</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Data Privacy and Information Governance</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Financial Services Regulatory Knowledge</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Leadership and Team Development</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Technology-enabled Compliance and Automation</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strong Communication and Influencing Skills</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Analytical and Problem-Solving Capability</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Commercial Acumen and Business Partnership</span></span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><strong>Behaviours:</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Being Resilient - rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Building Effective Teams - forms, develops and leads a group of individuals toward the achievement of a common team objective.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Cultivates Innovation - creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Situational Adaptability - effectively adjusts their behaviour, approach and decision-making based on the situation.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><p><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Strategic Mindset - thinks and plans strategically, focusing on the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.</span></span></p><p> </p></li></ul><p style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;"><strong>Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.</strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Lead the development, implementation and continuous enhancement of the Group Legal Compliance Framework aligned to regulatory requirements, industry best practice and TFG's risk appetite.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Develop and execute the Group Compliance Plan, ensuring effective monitoring and oversight of compliance obligations across all business areas.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Provide strategic oversight of compliance activities across South Africa, Africa, the United Kingdom and Australia.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Lead compliance oversight for regulated entities, including credit, insurance and financial services operations.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Ensure ongoing compliance with relevant legislation including the National Credit Act (NCA), Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS), AML/CTF requirements, consumer protection and privacy legislation.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Act as the designated Compliance Officer where required and maintain relevant regulatory registrations and reporting obligations.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, assess potential business impact and provide strategic guidance to Executive Committees and Boards.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Engage with regulators, industry bodies and external stakeholders on compliance-related matters.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Oversee regulatory inspections, investigations and remediation activities.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Drive compliance reporting and provide assurance to Executive and Board Committees on key regulatory risks and compliance outcomes.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Lead and enhance compliance governance structures, policies, standards and controls across the Group.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Partner with business leaders to embed compliance requirements into business processes, products and strategic initiatives.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Drive the use of technology and automation to improve compliance monitoring, reporting and risk management capabilities.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Oversee privacy and data protection compliance, including POPIA, GDPR and other applicable international privacy requirements.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Provide second-line assurance over key and high-risk compliance obligations and monitor the effectiveness of remediation activities.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Build, develop and lead a high-performing compliance team while promoting a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt;">Support the Group's sustainability, governance and ethical business objectives through effective compliance leadership. </span></span></li></ul>
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