Cornea Matthee Email & Phone Number

Gauteng, South Africa

South Africa

Sandton, South Africa

• Supporting the Executive Head of Specialist Business in reinsurance, governance, compliance and risk management-related matters.• Reporting to the Head: Niche Businesses and Niche Board on all risk, compliance and governance-related matters.• Providing proactive Regulatory and Compliance advice and support to regulatory change within the Niche business environment comprising six niche divisions and six independent Underwriting Management Agencies.• Supporting the businesses within Specialist Business, i.e. Agri Crop, Niche divisions and Niche Underwriting Management Agencies in their compliance responsibilities.• Aligning niche businesses’ policies and procedures to that of Santam Group.• Designing and implementing customised business solutions.• Guiding Niche management and businesses in the structuring of new and existing business deals/products/services.• Offering guidance and managing the implementation of regulatory and governance requirements internally and externally with business partners.• Developing corrective or mitigating actions to resolve existing regulatory and compliance issues.• Assisting Niche management and business partners to develop systems and processes in response to regulatory changes.• Collaborating with Santam’s Legal and Compliance teams in developing a strong legal, regulatory and compliance framework within the Niche environment.• Building and maintaining relationships with regulators, clients and industry bodies. • Creating awareness of compliance, risk management and governance and fostering a culture of compliance within the niche business environment.• Keeping updated with regulatory developments and risk management best practices in the financial services industry.

Johannesburg, South Africa

• Reported to the Chief Executive Officer, Executive Committee (EXCO), Risk and Financial Review Committee and Board Committee on all risk related matters at individual license level.• Reported to the Santam Social, Ethics and Sustainability Committee on Ethics, Health and Safety Practices and Governance matters.• Coordinated regulatory developments and requirements to identify gaps and controls.• Monitored progress and implementation to the regulatory developments and requirements. • Facilitated the Combined Assurance Model (CAM) implementation throughout the organisation, including reporting by the respective Assurance Providers.• Develop and implement an overall risk management framework and system.• Embedded a structured risk management process to identify, mitigate, monitor, report and escalate key strategic, operational and other risks within the Board’s parameters.• Developed action plans to implement risk management frameworks in line with the Sanlam and Santam Group protocols.• Monitored and reported on risk management losses incurred.• Monitored Centriq’s risk profile and facilitated the process with all business units to manage key risks.• Implemented, roll out and managed risk management systems to all business units.• Monitored and reported on progress made by management and employees in implementing risk management frameworks and controls.• Established the risk appetite framework and monitored the quarterly risk appetite report. • Managed and coordinated business continuity strategies, framework and plans to ensure disaster recovery.• Monitored SAM progress and implementation aligned to Pillar II requirements. • Ensured closure and follow-up on issues identified in the SAM project.

Gauteng, South Africa

• Designed and implemented systems and controls to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations impacting the company.• Monitored and reported on compliance risk management losses incurred.• Developed action plans to respond to regulatory changes and to address shortfalls in compliance.• Advised and assisted employees and clients in developing products, systems and responses to legislation and regulation.• Offered regulatory and compliance advice and support to client servicing teams and Centriq’s business partners.• Assisted client service teams and business partners to develop systems and processes in response to regulatory changes.• Built and maintained relationships with regulators, clients and industry bodies.• Developed corrective action for the resolution of existing regulatory and compliance issues.• Assisted management with understanding the various requirements to comply with all applicable legislation and regulations across all business activities.• Assisted TCF Business Champions in the assessment, procedure control, document review, implementation and embedding of TCF.• Prepared monthly reports to Executive Management.• Attended monthly meetings with respective business units on legal and compliance-related matters. • Periodic reports to statutory authorities.• Liaised with executive management and shareholders via the Risk and Financial Review Committee regarding compliance and sustainability.• Reported to all stakeholders on compliance and sustainability.• Monitored and reported on regulatory risks involving group companies, including appointing Attorneys and Counsel.• Assisted the Executive Head of Legal and Compliance with drafting service level agreements (SLA) and other legal documents, compliance to all appropriate insurance and legislation, and managing and developing company policies and procedures to ensure an internal legal framework.

Gauteng, South Africa

Post-Graduate Diploma In Compliance Management

Master Of Laws (Llm) In International Private Law And Children'S Rights

Bachelor Of Laws (Llb)

Bachelor Of Commerce With Law (Bcom)

Bachelor Of Commerce With Law (Bcom) 1997 University Of Stellenbosch, South Africa