Director, Compliance

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion Africa, we don’t see compliance as a back-office control function we see it as a strategic business enabler. We are looking for a pragmatic, commercially minded Compliance Director who thrives in complexity, takes ownership, and leads from the front.

This role is for a go getter: someone who spots what matters most to the business, moves decisively, and brings others with them. You will operate confidently in a matrix environment, leveraging relationships, influence and deep regulatory insight to help the business grow responsibly across Africa.

You will lead TransUnion Africa’s Compliance team supporting 9 bureaus in 8 countries, shaping strategy while remaining hands on where it counts.

What You'll Bring:

Experience & Expertise

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Law, Business, Pre‑Law or a related field.
8+ years’ senior management experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles, ideally within credit bureau or financial services environment.
Proven track record of building and executing compliance programmes that work in practice.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, data governance, privacy and enterprise risk management.

The Right Mindset

Commercially astute — you understand how businesses operate and tailor compliance accordingly.
Proactive and decisive — you don’t wait to be asked, and you take ownership through to resolution.
Relationship‑driven — you build trust quickly and influence effectively across levels, functions and geographies.
Pragmatic problem‑solver — able to cut through complexity and focus on solutions, not theory.
Communication & Leadership
Executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly and confidently.
Comfortable engaging with Boards, ExCo, regulators and global stakeholders.
High levels of integrity, sound judgement and professional courage.
Willingness to travel across Africa as required.

Impact You'll Make:

Strategic & Business Partnership

Own and drive the Africa compliance strategy, translating regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping bridge the gap between compliance, risk and commercial objectives.
Proactively identify emerging regulatory and business risks, prioritizing what truly matters and guiding the business through informed decision‑making.
Embed compliance by design, ensuring controls enable — rather than obstruct — innovation and growth.

Leadership & Execution

Lead, inspire and develop high‑performing Compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Build future‑ready capabilities by aligning people, processes and systems to the long‑term roadmap.
Take ownership of delivery — driving outcomes, not just frameworks — and ensuring commitments are executed timeously.

Regulatory & Industry Engagement

Lead regulatory interactions across Africa, building credible, constructive relationships with regulators and industry bodies.
Represent TransUnion in industry forums (including the Credit Bureau Association), influencing regulatory outcomes and industry standards.
Lead regulatory impact assessments and partner with the business to ensure clear remediation plans and accountable execution.

Risk, Governance & Incident Leadership

Oversee and mature the Africa governance and compliance framework
Support the enterprise risk management framework.
Lead the Data Issue Response function, coordinating incident and crisis responses with clarity, urgency and confidence.
Play a leading role in Africa Risk Management Committee activities, including providing support on reporting and escalation to senior management, the Board and International Risk Committees.

Collaboration & Influence

Operate effectively within a global, matrixed organisation, influencing without authority where required.
Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, GAA, Data Governance, Technology, Corporate Investigations and Business teams to deliver joined‑up outcomes.
Share regional insights and best practices to shape and strengthen the global compliance programme.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Director, Compliance

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Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

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What We'll Bring:

You will lead TransUnion Africa’s Compliance team supporting 9 bureaus in 8 countries, shaping strategy while remaining hands on where it counts.

What You'll Bring:

Experience & Expertise

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Law, Business, Pre‑Law or a related field.
8+ years’ senior management experience in compliance, risk, or legal roles, ideally within credit bureau or financial services environment.
Proven track record of building and executing compliance programmes that work in practice.
Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, data governance, privacy and enterprise risk management.

The Right Mindset

Commercially astute — you understand how businesses operate and tailor compliance accordingly.
Proactive and decisive — you don’t wait to be asked, and you take ownership through to resolution.
Relationship‑driven — you build trust quickly and influence effectively across levels, functions and geographies.
Pragmatic problem‑solver — able to cut through complexity and focus on solutions, not theory.
Communication & Leadership
Executive‑level communication skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory issues clearly and confidently.
Comfortable engaging with Boards, ExCo, regulators and global stakeholders.
High levels of integrity, sound judgement and professional courage.
Willingness to travel across Africa as required.

Impact You'll Make:

Strategic & Business Partnership

Own and drive the Africa compliance strategy, translating regulatory requirements into practical, business‑aligned solutions.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping bridge the gap between compliance, risk and commercial objectives.
Proactively identify emerging regulatory and business risks, prioritizing what truly matters and guiding the business through informed decision‑making.
Embed compliance by design, ensuring controls enable — rather than obstruct — innovation and growth.

Leadership & Execution

Lead, inspire and develop high‑performing Compliance teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Build future‑ready capabilities by aligning people, processes and systems to the long‑term roadmap.
Take ownership of delivery — driving outcomes, not just frameworks — and ensuring commitments are executed timeously.

Regulatory & Industry Engagement

Lead regulatory interactions across Africa, building credible, constructive relationships with regulators and industry bodies.
Represent TransUnion in industry forums (including the Credit Bureau Association), influencing regulatory outcomes and industry standards.
Lead regulatory impact assessments and partner with the business to ensure clear remediation plans and accountable execution.

Risk, Governance & Incident Leadership

Oversee and mature the Africa governance and compliance framework
Support the enterprise risk management framework.
Lead the Data Issue Response function, coordinating incident and crisis responses with clarity, urgency and confidence.
Play a leading role in Africa Risk Management Committee activities, including providing support on reporting and escalation to senior management, the Board and International Risk Committees.

Collaboration & Influence

Operate effectively within a global, matrixed organisation, influencing without authority where required.
Partner closely with Legal, Privacy, GAA, Data Governance, Technology, Corporate Investigations and Business teams to deliver joined‑up outcomes.
Share regional insights and best practices to shape and strengthen the global compliance programme.

This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

TransUnion Job Title

Director, Compliance