Business Conduct Programme Manager needed at FirstRand Corporate Centre

Job Description
Hello future Business Conduct Programme Manager

• FirstRand believes that its people are its single most important resource and will not operate in a sector unless it has people who are right for that market and who share FirstRand’s business values. We recruit self-starters who have a passion for what they do. We empower them, hold them accountable and reward them appropriately. We value diversity in our people, particularly for the way that this contributes to innovative thinking. If you think you will flourish in our environment, and you believe you have the necessary skills and competencies for the position advertised, then we are looking for you!

Role Purpose

• To manage conflicts of interest across the Group.

Are you someone who can:

• Participate in internal committees to gather and analyse information, share ideas and enable sound decision-making
• Manage and update business conduct framework and programs
• Support the various businesses within the group in customising business conduct programmes for their jurisdictions and distinct business needs
• Conduct policy review, develop relevant guidance and policy as required
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of business conduct training programmes
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes which may have an impact on business conduct
• Co-ordinate and manage conduct committees and support Business Conduct Head in developing content for the all conduct committees across the Group
• Provide guidance on business conduct programmes and ensure consistent application thereof across the Group
• Participate and contribute to a development culture where information regarding successes, issues, trends and ideas are actively shared
• Build and sustain collaborative working relationships with relevant peers and stakeholders to achieve productivity synergies
• Participate in specialist communities of practice and contribute positively to own and organisational knowledge improvement

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree and qualification in Social Sciences
• Have a Post Graduate Degree in Organisational Ethics would be beneficial.
• Possess up to 5 years’ experience in ethics, risk and compliance risk management environment
• Are able to demonstrate experience of reporting at Executive and Board sub-committee levels and possess a high level of ethics and confidentiality

You will have access to:

• Challenging work in a complex and exciting environment
• Opportunities to innovate and create efficiencies