Learning Consultant: Compliance & Risk

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At OM Bank, we’re building a digital-first, purpose-led financial services experience.

Rooted in our mission to inspire and enable our customers to grow and sustain their prosperity, we strive to create a banking ecosystem that is intuitive, human and built for long-term impact.

We are intentional about attracting talented people who want to build something meaningful, a bank that is innovative, ethical and relentlessly focused on customer value.

Our Learning function sits at the centre of how we enable OM Bank’s capability and skills agenda.

The team brings together learning experience consultants, learning performance consultants and learning support specialists who work closely with key stakeholders across the business to design and deliver learning solutions.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performance environment where capability building and continuous improvement are embedded in how we work.

The Learning Consultant: Compliance & Risk is responsible for leading the design, governance and continuous improvement of OM Bank’s compliance and risk learning capability. Operating within a highly regulated banking environment, the role ensures that mandatory learning frameworks are effectively implemented, aligned and sustained to meet regulatory, governance and audit requirements.

The role will act as the subject matter lead for compliance and risk learning, partnering closely with Risk, Compliance, HR and Business stakeholders to strengthen capability, ensure consistency across OM Bank and drive audit-ready learning outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Areas

Stakeholder Engagement and Needs Analysis

• Consult with stakeholders to identify learning needs, regulatory requirements and performance gaps
• Facilitate discussions to clarify learning objectives and business priorities
• Collaborate across functions to ensure alignment and shared ownership of learning outcomes

Learning Design and Delivery

• Design and deliver end‑to‑end learning solutions (e-learning, programmes and blended experiences) that drive business, performance and learning outcomes
• Conduct needs analyses and develop learning frameworks aligned to organisational priorities
• Translate complex regulatory and compliance requirements into practical, engaging learning interventions
• Ensure learning solutions support effective transfer and application in the workplace

Compliance and Risk Learning Ownership

• Lead the design and implementation of compliance and risk learning programmes, aligned to regulatory requirements and the OM Bank Compliance Learning Framework
• Ensure mandatory learning curricula are relevant, up-to-date and fit for purpose
• Partner with Risk, Compliance and other business stakeholders to ensure alignment to evolving regulatory expectations

Governance, Quality and Control

• Maintain and apply learning governance, controls and quality management standards
• Ensure all learning solutions comply with banking regulations, policies and internal standards
• Drive consistency, audit-readiness and adherence across learning initiatives

Planning, Delivery and Performance Management

• Plan and track delivery of learning initiatives against project objectives and timelines
• Provide direction and challenge to business and learning teams to ensure high-quality outcomes
• Deliver accurate, insightful reporting on learning progress and outcomes

Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate learning effectiveness through measurement of impact, outcomes, efficiency and compliance
• Monitor insights and implement continuous improvements to enhance learning quality and relevance
• Support the development of a sustainable, high-performing learning culture

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Business, Human Resource or Learning-related qualification (minimum NQF 5)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a learning practitioner, consultant and or learning designer role
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the banking industry
• At least 3 years’ experience in compliance, risk or governance-related roles
• Proven experience in complex and highly regulated environments (financial services or fintech advantageous)

Technical & Functional Expertise

• Strong knowledge of learning principles, methodologies and best practices, preferably within banking or financial services
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering e-learning, programmes and blended learning solutions
• Proficiency in Articulate Story line or similar authoring tools (minimum 3 years’ experience)
• Experience working within agile and cross-functional delivery environments
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical learning interventions

Leadership & Behaviors

• Leads with clarity, empathy and accountability
• Works well in high-performing teams through team work, collaboration and collective results driven
• Able to make sound decisions in complex environments with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communicator able to influence and align key stakeholders
• Calm, evidence-driven approach to conflict and ambiguity

Learning Mindset

• Deep understanding of learning design standards and regulatory requirements
• Sets and maintains high-quality standards that ensure consistency, compliance and business impact
• Balances delivery timelines with thoughtful design, evaluation and effectiveness of learning solutions

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Purpose-driven organisation with a strong focus on customer prosperity
• Hybrid working model with flexibility and autonomy
• Opportunities for continued learning, growth and professional development
• Inclusive, supportive culture that values excellence, integrity and collaboration
• Meaningful work that directly shapes the future of digital banking in South Africa

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about building high‑impact learning capability in a purpose‑driven environment, we’d love to connect with you

Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Management, Digital Literacy, Educational Program Design, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Human Capital Management Systems, Learning and Development (L&D), Learning Design, Online Learning, Oral Communications, Professional Presentation

Competencies

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Ensures Accountability

Manages Complexity

Optimizes Work Processes

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

16 June 2026 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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