Risk and Compliance Manager
Core
Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the first-line risk and compliance function for Symmetry, a division of Old Mutual, ensuring effective controls and regulatory adherence.
Role type
Senior IC Risk and Compliance Manager
Builds
Risk frameworks, compliance monitoring plans, and regulatory reporting for institutional, retail, and private markets segments.
Domain
Financial Services / Asset Management / Regulatory Compliance
Required skills
Risk framework design, compliance monitoring, incident management, third-party risk oversight, regulatory change management, policy drafting, stakeholder engagement, root cause analysis, written communication
Preferred skills
Professional designation (CISA/IRMSA), third-party risk management experience, FSCA submission experience, GRC systems proficiency, investment compliance principles
Technologies
GRC systems, FAIS, CISCA, FICA, POPIA, FSCA frameworks
Responsibilities
Own the risk and control self-assessment process and maintain the Risk and Control Matrix; lead risk incident investigations and corrective action tracking; design and implement compliance monitoring plans under FAIS, FICA, and POPIA; manage third-party risk oversight for outsourced service providers; prepare risk and compliance reporting for governance forums; draft policies and review contracts for regulatory compliance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC