KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

1.          Regulatory Compliance Oversight

·       Overall accountability for regulatory compliance risk within assigned portfolios, including general regulatory compliance, Exchange Control advisory, and third‑party risk management.

·             Oversee identification, assessment and mitigation of compliance risks arising from new or amended legislation.

·             Ensure timely implementation and maintenance of Compliance Risk Management Plans (CRMPs).

2.          Management & Integration of Specialist Functions

·             Manage and coordinate the activities of:

o      Compliance Officer – Regulatory

o      Manager: Compliance & Exchange Control Advisory

o      Third‑Party Risk Management Specialist – Regulatory

·             Ensure consistency, quality and regulatory alignment across all compliance outputs and reports.

·             Provide guidance, challenge and escalation support to direct and indirect reports.

3.          Monitoring, Reporting & Assurance

·             Oversee execution of compliance monitoring, reviews and spot checks.

·             Review and sign‑off compliance reports submitted to Senior Management, EMT, EXCO, BARC and regulators.

·             Ensure findings are logged, tracked and closed within agreed timelines.

4.          Regulatory Engagement & Advisory

·             Serve as senior compliance point of contact with regulators including Bank of Namibia, NAMFISA, FIC and other industry bodies.

·             Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory notifications, returns and approvals (including EXCON and TPRM submissions).

·             Provide commercially sound regulatory advice to business units and senior stakeholders.

5.          Governance, Frameworks & Policy Management

·             Ensure compliance frameworks, policies and minimum standards are reviewed, approved and implemented.

·             Maintain an enterprise‑wide view of regulatory compliance risk.

·             Provide input into regulatory responses, industry consultations and policy development.

6.          People Leadership & Capability Development

·             Direct and indirect people management responsibility for a team of compliance specialists.

·             Set performance objectives, conduct appraisals and manage development plans.

·             Identify skills gaps and ensure appropriate training, mentoring and succession planning.

·             Foster a strong ethical and compliance culture across the organisation.