Who are the top compliance and risk managers recruiters in Johannesburg?

Morton Moore recruits compliance and risk managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each sector so that we can approach the widest possible pool of insurance professionals for every brief we accept.

How long does it take to fill a compliance and risk manager role in Johannesburg?

Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.

Do you recruit compliance and risk managers outside Johannesburg?

Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place compliance and risk managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Wealth Management and Banking for clients who need cover beyond insurance.

Can candidates register with you directly?

Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Compliance and Risk Managers Recruiters in Johannesburg

The Johannesburg insurance market

Johannesburg is a core market for banking, insurance and wealth management appointments. Our search work covers major financial centres including Sandton, Rosebank, Bryanston and surrounding business districts. Within that market, our insurance desk covers specialist recruitment for insurers, brokerages and financial services businesses.

About the compliance and risk manager role

Compliance and risk managers keep a financial services business inside the law and inside its own risk appetite. In insurance that covers FAIS, the Insurance Act, POPIA, FICA and treating customers fairly.

Key responsibilities

Maintain the compliance monitoring plan and report findings to the board or licence holder
Own the FAIS register, representative supervision records and Fit and Proper evidence
Manage FICA, POPIA and conduct risk obligations across the business
Prepare for and respond to regulator queries, audits and Ombudsman matters
Train staff on regulatory change and record that the training happened

Experience and background we look for

Five or more years in a compliance, risk or governance role within financial services
Direct exposure to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and its reporting requirements
RE1 or RE5 as appropriate, often supported by a legal or compliance qualification
A track record of running a monitoring plan rather than only writing policies

Core skills and competencies

Regulatory interpretation
Independent judgement
Report writing for board level readers
Influence without authority
Record keeping discipline
Practical commercial balance

Regulatory and compliance context

Insurance appointments sit under the FAIS Act and the Insurance Act. We check RE5 status, class of business and product specific training, Fit and Proper standing, Date of First Appointment and any supervision arrangement before a profile reaches a client. Debarment records are verified as a matter of course.

How Morton Moore runs this search in Johannesburg

We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted compliance and risk manager mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg insurance market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.

Frequently asked questions

Who are the top compliance and risk managers recruiters in Johannesburg?: Morton Moore recruits compliance and risk managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each sector so that we can approach the widest possible pool of insurance professionals for every brief we accept.
How long does it take to fill a compliance and risk manager role in Johannesburg?: Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
What does Morton Moore charge?: Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
Do you recruit compliance and risk managers outside Johannesburg?: Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place compliance and risk managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Wealth Management and Banking for clients who need cover beyond insurance.
Can candidates register with you directly?: Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.

Hiring a compliance and risk manager in Johannesburg?

We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.

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