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Compliance Officer at Discovery Limited
Discovery Limited
September 20, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Key Purpose
The Operational Compliance Officer is a critical role that has the responsibility of ensuring that, contracts, fund management are managed swiftly and efficiently, in terms of communicating to internal and external providers and the various system/ business teams
Since the Junior Operational Compliance has such a wide range of functions, the role will overlap with various functions / initiatives / responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Assist, drive and ensure quick turnaround on all new contracts and agreements
Facilitate the updates to forms, contracts e.g. in the case of fund/fund class changes
Assist with Corporate Actions Impact Analysis Local and offshore
Assist with External fund setup and amendments
Assist with compiling due diligence documents for Internal and external companies
List, obtain and file copies of all compliance reports for Discovery Life and Invest (record keeping)
Assist with Product development (practical implementation and communication
Ballots, fund class changes
Maintaining the Fund database and LEI registers
Client communication
Assist with compliance oversight and reporting functions
Assist with Overseeing/Monitoring the external service providers
Technical advice
Assist with DFM brokers onboarding and rebalances
Assist with new account opening, local and offshore
Assist Adhoc business requests
Assist with reports to regulators or external providers
Assist with Compliance queries
Regulatory Knowledge Base build up & maintenance
Assist with Regular reporting to stakeholders (Management, Business owners)
Opportunity to get involved with business during the launch/setup phases of any new initiatives as well as operational exposure to the business
Opportunity to gain exposure to all the other finance functions including multi-management, product supply (asset-liability matching), reporting and tax.
Education and Experience
Education
BSC/BCOM/LLB/ or any related qualification
Experience
2 years in similar role/ level
Strong communication skills (Written and verbal)
Strong analysis skills
MS Excel
MS: Word
2 - 3 years of experience in an investment environment
Exposure to legal environment - Advantageous
Exposure to a Fund Administration/ - Advantageous
Required Competencies
Drives Results
Values Driven
Optimistic
Learns on the Fly
Resilient
Instils Trust
People Savvy
Problem Solver
Attention to detail
Preferred skills
Financial/Legal Acumen
Investment Acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
Analysis and Problem assessment skills
Ability to operate in a pressurised environment
Ability to function in a team, be self-motivated and disciplined
Ability to identify and implement processes
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage deadlines and plan, accordingly
The Operational Compliance Officer is a critical role that has the responsibility of ensuring that, contracts, fund management are managed swiftly and efficiently, in terms of communicating to internal and external providers and the various system/ business teams
Since the Junior Operational Compliance has such a wide range of functions, the role will overlap with various functions / initiatives / responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Assist, drive and ensure quick turnaround on all new contracts and agreements
Facilitate the updates to forms, contracts e.g. in the case of fund/fund class changes
Assist with Corporate Actions Impact Analysis Local and offshore
Assist with External fund setup and amendments
Assist with compiling due diligence documents for Internal and external companies
List, obtain and file copies of all compliance reports for Discovery Life and Invest (record keeping)
Assist with Product development (practical implementation and communication
Ballots, fund class changes
Maintaining the Fund database and LEI registers
Client communication
Assist with compliance oversight and reporting functions
Assist with Overseeing/Monitoring the external service providers
Technical advice
Assist with DFM brokers onboarding and rebalances
Assist with new account opening, local and offshore
Assist Adhoc business requests
Assist with reports to regulators or external providers
Assist with Compliance queries
Regulatory Knowledge Base build up & maintenance
Assist with Regular reporting to stakeholders (Management, Business owners)
Opportunity to get involved with business during the launch/setup phases of any new initiatives as well as operational exposure to the business
Opportunity to gain exposure to all the other finance functions including multi-management, product supply (asset-liability matching), reporting and tax.
Education and Experience
Education
BSC/BCOM/LLB/ or any related qualification
Experience
2 years in similar role/ level
Strong communication skills (Written and verbal)
Strong analysis skills
MS Excel
MS: Word
2 - 3 years of experience in an investment environment
Exposure to legal environment - Advantageous
Exposure to a Fund Administration/ - Advantageous
Required Competencies
Drives Results
Values Driven
Optimistic
Learns on the Fly
Resilient
Instils Trust
People Savvy
Problem Solver
Attention to detail
Preferred skills
Financial/Legal Acumen
Investment Acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
Analysis and Problem assessment skills
Ability to operate in a pressurised environment
Ability to function in a team, be self-motivated and disciplined
Ability to identify and implement processes
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to manage deadlines and plan, accordingly