GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Main purpose of the Job:

The Governance, Risk & Compliance Officer will be responsible for overseeing and managing all compliance issues in the organization. The incumbent will monitor changes in applicable legal, regulatory, and communicate changes to management. They will function as an independent and objective body that reviews and evaluates compliance issues/concerns within Bayport.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

GOVERNANCE:

• Board, committee and shareholder meeting administration: Preparation of Annual meeting calendar/ meeting co-ordination, Pack co-ordination, preparation and distribution, Minutes of meetings.
• Board and committee governance: Board charter – maintenance and compliance, Committee terms of reference - maintenance and compliance, Annual performance assessments, Board induction and training and Shareholder agreement compliance.
• Company secretarial / statutory records: Liaison with external secretaries, MOI and Articles – compliance, Companies Act compliance, Governance code/rules compliance as relevant, Drafting of resolutions and signature co-ordination.
• Ethics Management: Maintenance and enforcement of conflicts of interest policy, Director and staff declarations – maintenance of register, Ethics training for staff – co-ordination and oversight.
• Policy Development: Develop/customize governance policies as required, Oversight of development and implementation of group policy framework, Policy custodian.

COMPLIANCE:

• Implementation of group compliance framework (policy statement, charter, policy)
• Compilation of compliance manual for Botswana
• Definition and maintenance of regulatory universe
• Compliance monitoring and reporting
• Monitoring regulatory developments (proactively)
• Preparing commentary on new draft legislation, in consultation with group
• Lobbying with regulators/industry associations to influence new legislation
• Reviewing new legislation to assess impact and identify gaps to be addressed
• Monitoring business action plans to achieve compliance

RISK MANAGEMENT

• Ensures risk is reported on by all the business units.
• Facilitates the implementation of risk frameworks as determined by the Board.
• Facilitates and coordinates the activities associated with the compilation of and monitoring of the risk register and risk dashboard on a monthly basis.
• Monitors key risk indicators, as well as the implementation of corrective action plans to mitigate risks identified.

Other

• Delegation of Authority Matrix – maintenance
• Governance training for staff, as required
• Environmental management programme oversight (policy, hazardous substance management, resource efficiency, pollution prevention measures)
• Health and safety management programme oversight (policy, emergency preparedness, training,

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Law or any related field.
• CIS qualification will be preferred.
• Four (4) years of related work experience in the financial services industry with a strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance and/or governance will be considered.
• Minimum of two years of compliance experience in the financial services is preferred.
• General familiarity with laws and regulations governing financial institutions.

Skills and Competencies

• Clear concise and persuasive writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and congenially with employees at all levels.
• Deadline driven, conscientious, dedicated team player.
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and analysis.
• Strong and ethical decision making skills.
• Business insight and risk awareness

Closing date and application instructions

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a comprehensive application complete with a curriculum vitae to jobs@bayport.co.bwno later than 02 July 2018.

Location

Gaborone

Company

Bayport Financial Services

Publication end date

02.07.2018