Senior AML & FICA Compliance Lead - Hybrid

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Hybrid; EUR 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Medical aid benefits

Pension fund contributions

Professional development opportunities

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead FICA and AML compliance for a financial services client. The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory audits, and training across the organization in a hybrid work setting based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

The candidate should have a strong regulatory background, 5+ years in FICA/AML compliance, and excellent analytical and communication abilities to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, specifically FICA/AML within financial services.
• Strong analytical and investigative capabilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with compliance monitoring tools and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain FICA and AML compliance policies and procedures.
• Monitor customer accounts and transactions to detect suspicious activity.
• Conduct CDD/EDD for high-risk clients.
• Prepare and file STRs/SARs with the FIC.
• Perform regular compliance risk assessments and reporting.
• Support regulatory examinations and audits by the FIC and others.
• Develop and deliver FICA/AML training for staff.
• Keep updated on changes to FICA, AML, and CTF guidance.
• Collaborate with operations, legal and audit teams on compliance matters.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Compliance monitoring software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead FICA and AML compliance for a financial services client. The role emphasizes risk assessment, regulatory audits, and training across the organization in a hybrid work setting based in Queenstown, Eastern Cape.

The candidate should have a strong regulatory background, 5+ years in FICA/AML compliance, and excellent analytical and communication abilities to ensure ongoing regulatory adherence and risk mitigation.