Head of Compliance

About the role

The Head of Compliance will lead the execution of compliance risk management processes across a Tier‑3 country, ensuring operations meet Standard Bank Group frameworks and regulatory requirements. This senior position drives the development, monitoring and reporting of compliance activities while maintaining strong relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Analyse operational activities to identify compliance risks and ensure adherence to group standards.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with country regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, track and report on compliance monitoring plans, highlighting breaches and improvement areas.
• Customize and maintain risk management plans to fit the country’s regulatory context.
• Implement new standards, processes and training across the country.
• Lead the embedded compliance team, overseeing recruitment, performance, training, and employee lifecycle.

Required profile

• First degree in Audit, Legal or Risk Management.
• 8‑10 years of senior compliance experience within the banking sector, with a solid understanding of banking products and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership of functional compliance teams and ability to influence cost‑effective service delivery.

Required skills

• Evaluation of internal controls
• Financial acumen
• Financial industry regulatory framework knowledge
• Legal compliance expertise
• Process governance
• Risk awareness