Job Description

My client, within the financial services sector, is seeking a Compliance Officer to provide operational support to their compliance team and contributing to the compliance oversight of their South African and international entities. The successful candidate will have 3 years of experience in compliance, legal, or risk functions within financial services.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and track regulatory developments in South Africa, Barbados, and globally
• Help prepare and submit regulatory filings and compliance reports
• Support the maintenance of compliance policies and manuals
• Escalate complex matters to the Senior Compliance Officer
• Assist in performing internal compliance checks and audit preparations
• Help investigate potential compliance breaches and document findings
• Maintenance and management of compliance and risk register’s
• Support the administration of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and RMCP framework
• Conduct basic transaction monitoring and flag unusual activity for further review
• Assist with internal reviews and compliance audits
• Coordinate employee compliance training logistics
• Maintain training attendance records and monitor completion rates
• Keep abreast of changing regulatory legislation

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, audit, or regulatory environments (ideally in financial services)
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification 
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as FAIS, FIC, AML, FATCA, and MiFID is advantageous
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a global team environment

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