RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Organisation: Old Mutual
Location: Mbabane, Eswatini
Job Requisition ID: JR-85278
Employment Type: Full-time
Date Posted: 2 days ago
Closing Date: 17 November 2026 at 23:59

ABOUT OLD MUTUAL

Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this role is to provide an efficient and effective service for the Compliance function which contributes to business growth and strategy realisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regulatory and Compliance Management

Investigate all kinds of incidents and reports and provide expert advice to more senior colleagues. Minimize risk exposures and ensure adherence with regulatory standards by working with all internal functions to make sure compliance programs are properly implemented.

2. Regulatory Affairs

Take responsibility for managing and delivering a designated work program.

3. Document Preparation

Organize and prepare complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices, such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for special reports.

4. Information and Business Advice

Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.

5. Policies and Procedures Development

Develop, test, and maintain procedures and guidelines to support the organization in the implementation of, and compliance with, internal policies and/or external regulations.

6. Financial and Commercial Risk Identification

Identify and escalate commercial or financial risks for construction works, to aid risk management.

7. Recommendations

Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents.

8. Training Development and Delivery

Develop training courses to fill gaps in existing programs, methods, or tools. Run training programs for specific technical areas using prepared content.

9. Personal Capability Building

Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.

Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

10. Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Provide guidance to business units on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) matters, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal policies.

Assist AML Statutory Officer to monitor organizational compliance with AML laws and regulations, identifying gaps and recommending corrective actions.

SKILLS

• Compliance Software
• Computer Literacy
• Customs Compliance
• Data Compilation
• Engineering Standards
• Evaluating Information
• Learning and Development (L&D)
• Legal Practices
• Management Reporting
• Oral Communications
• Professional Presentation
• Regulatory Compliance Management

COMPETENCIES

• Action Oriented
• Communicates Effectively
• Decision Quality
• Ensures Accountability
• Instills Trust
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Organizational Savvy

EDUCATION

NQF Level 7: Degree, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent.

CLOSING DATE

17 November 2026 at 23:59

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be submitted through the official Old Mutual careers portal.

Vacancy Link:
Risk & Compliance Officer – Old Mutual