Compliance Officer

Our client is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to join the Paarl, Western Cape Team Policy development and enforcement related to money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing Policy & Control Enhancements Customer Risk Rating/Profiling Training & Awareness: Provide AML/CTF/CPF training and refresher training to staff Maintain and review Risk Management & Compliance Program (RMCP) Regulatory Reporting Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Engagement Transaction Reporting Sanctions & PEP Screening Risk Identification & Remediation Corporate Onboarding: Vet, review, and onboard corporate clients, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements Due Diligence: Conduct detailed due diligence checks on prospective partners, organizations, and counterparties to mitigate financial crime risks Review and endorsement of Contracts/Agreements Requirements Grade 12 BCom degree (preferred majors: Compliance, Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related field). – Advantage Additional compliance certifications beneficial (e.g., Compliance Institute of SA accreditation, AML/CFT certifications, or relevant governance qualifications) Minimum 5 years’ compliance experience within the financial services sector (excluding ADLA-only experience) Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators, preparing compliance documentation, and supporting regulatory audits Proven experience in compliance monitoring, reporting, and advisory functions within an FSP environment Strong understanding of the financial regulatory environment applicable to FSPs, including FIC Act and the 7 Pillars of AML/CFT Compliance, FAIS / Conduct Standards (or equivalent legislation in your jurisdiction), Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles, POPIA / Data protection requirements, Outsourcing and third-party regulatory requirements Experience in Banking and Financial Services compliance with a solid understanding of regulatory bodies and supervisory expectations Ability to analyse, draft, and review commercial contracts and service agreements to ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation Anti-Money Laundering / Counter-Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) expertise, including risk assessments, monitoring, reporting, and governance Strong risk management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements to business operations