Discovery’s core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery.
Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.
About the area To provide sound advice regarding legislation, regulation, industry standards, codes, guidelines and best practice to the different business units within Discovery Retail Distribution through the application of Compliance Risk Management principles, policies, processes and procedures.
Key Purpose To provide administrative support to the compliance department. Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to
KI Applications
Contacting the relevant people to get information
After collating the information you type out the KI Application Form
If no motivation letter is attached, you need to have it typed out
KI Cancellations
Type up a letter regarding the cancellation of that particular KI
Submit to the FSB
Continuously make a follow up with the FSB to check if this request has been processed and also check on the FSB’s website.
FSP Applications
Lapsing of License
Contacting the relevant people to get information
Drafting of the necessary documentation regarding the lapse and submit to the FSB
Removal of the Compliance Officer
Maintain the Profile Changes Register
Send any profile changes notification / instructions to the FSB and update the requestor.
Liaise with the FSB to ensure that there is an updated List of Company Directors.
Liaise with the Company Secretary
Do Applications
Process Compliance Screening & Forensics for all subsidiaries of Discovery
Personal Attributes and Skills
Knowledge of Business Procedures, Rules, Processes and Controls.
Judgment and decision making
Conflict management
Client service orientation
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or legal
3-4 years’ relevant work experience in a compliance department
Budgeting experience
Business Analysis or Process Analysis experience
Good understanding of the compliance environment