Head of governance, risk and compliance | sandton

Are you a strategic leader passionate about integrity and excellence in the financial services sector?

Our client, an award-winning financial services group with a strong footprint across South Africa, Guernsey, Mauritius, and Botswana, is seeking a high-caliber Head of GRC to join their team.

Key Responsibilities: Governance Leadership: Oversee and enhance the Group Governance Framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory and internal standards. Risk Management Oversight: Lead the design and implementation of the Group Risk Management Framework, managing risk registers and reporting to the Board and Regulators. Compliance Management: Lead the compliance function, overseeing regulatory submissions (such as Regulation 28 and SARB reports) and monitoring adherence to laws like CISCA, FICA, and the Pension Funds Act. Team Leadership: Recruit, develop, and manage the GRC team, ensuring all members meet “fit and proper” requirements. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely wit...