DBN is recruiting a Manager: Compliance, to be based in Windhoek, Namibia.
Description
- The Manager: Compliance is responsible for the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of the regulatory compliance framework and strategies, aligned with the regulatory universe and legal matrix
- The role focuses on embedding a compliance culture, monitoring adherence to DBN policies, raising compliance awareness, and improving communication within the Bank
- Additionally, the role helps minimize reputational damage in cases of significant regulatory non-compliance
Duties
- Operational Management:
- Develop and recommend a 5-year compliance plan for the Bank in alignment to the departmental initiatives
- Develop and review Compliance risk management plans for all regulation as per the regulatory universe/ legal matrix
- Develop and integrate the FIA/AML compliance program into the credit process, ensuring regulatory directives and changes are effectively communicated and implemented
- Implement annual compliance audit plan and issue compliance report for the management committee for action
- Provide advice on regulatory compliance matters, policies and procedures
- Facilitates the maintenance of a Compliance Register in accordance with regulatory requirements
- Implement and facilitate the Bank Compliance Risk Assessment and facilitate and update risk status based on the outcome of Compliance Audits
- Provide support to the ESMS team to develop and implement ESMS compliance plans for the ESMS programs
- Monitor the Policy Review Schedule monthly and ensure that policies that are due for reviews are communicated
- Develop compliance awareness materials for communication to all staff in line with the DBN Compliance Education Program
- People Management:
- Lead and coach direct reports, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvemen
- Set performance standards/ key performance indicators for the team and track daily and/or accordance with the annual performance reviews
Requisites
- Education, Experience and Skills:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) in Compliance
- Management/Internal Auditing/Law or any other relevant qualification
- Professional Certification as Compliance Practitioner/ Membership with the Compliance Institute of South Africa (CISA) would be an added advantage
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience of which 3 years should be compliance management/auditing preferably in a commercial environment, including a combination of banking and regulatory compliance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Sound customer orientation or focus
- Resilience and sound planning and organising skills
- Well-developed interpersonal sensitivity and teamwork orientation
- Attention to detail, analytical skills and evaluation skills
Notes
- The DBN offers market related remuneration packages commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Applications will be treated in strictest confidence
- Interested candidates should forward their resumes, which should include three contactable references and certified supporting documents
- Applicants who do not receive any response within three weeks after the closing date must accept that their applications were not considered favourably
How to Apply
1. Documentation
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
2. Application