Job Description
Calling all grads If you’re newly qualified and ready to launch your career from the best starting point possible, this one’s for you. Sanlam is looking for bright, curious and driven graduates to join our Risk and Compliance Graduate talent pool. At Sanlam, your career does not start with a soft launch. From day one, you’ll be exposed to real work, real projects and real learning opportunities that help you build confidence, grow your skills and make a tangible difference. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, collaborate with colleagues across the business, and gain insight into how one of Africa’s leading financial services groups manages risk, governance and compliance in a complex and evolving environment. Who are we?Sanlam was established in South Africa as a life insurance company and has since grown into a diverse financial services group. Today, Sanlam is one of the largest insurance organisations and has the biggest non-banking financial services footprint on the African continent. The Group’s business clusters house our business operations (Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investments, Sanlam Allianz, Santam), while the Group Office provides strategic direction and support to the clusters, helping them realise their strategies and meet their business objectives. Sanlam has also been recognised as a Top 5 Employer, reflecting our continued commitment to creating a workplace where people are cared for, supported and empowered to grow. What will you do?As a Risk and Compliance Graduate, you’ll support a team of professionals within Sanlam while developing your understanding of the regulatory, statutory and legal environment that shapes our business. You’ll be encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas and learn by doing. The role may include collecting, compiling and analysing complex information, supporting compliance-related processes, assisting with documentation, and helping teams consider the implications of decisions in a responsible and well-governed way. In short: you’ll gain practical experience, build your professional confidence and start developing the skills needed to grow in a risk and compliance career.
Responsibilities + Skills
Handle and resolve ad-hoc complaints, inquiries, and investigationsCompliance and Risk Management monitoringSound knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and statutory environmentFinancial plans and risk management plans
Education
Relevant legal/risk/compliance qualificationA strong interest in governance, regulation, risk management and financial servicesA willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your development
Experience
