Remote Senior Compliance Officer

Placements24; East End (United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer for a financial services client on a fully remote basis. You will develop and oversee compliance programs to meet SA laws, AML/KYC requirements, and data privacy standards, collaborating with internal teams and external regulators.

You will conduct risk assessments, investigations, and regulatory examinations, design training programs, and promote ethical conduct across the organization in a remote work setting.

Qualifications

• Law degree or Master's degree in a related field.
• 8+ years in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations, including FICA, POPIA, and relevant banking laws.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for effective remote collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's comprehensive compliance framework and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable financial regulations, including AML, KYC, and data privacy laws.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to employees across all levels of the organization.
• Investigate compliance breaches, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, respond to inquiries, and manage regulatory examinations effectively.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Regulatory reporting

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree

Master's degree

Finance/Business related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Compliance Officer to join their financial services team on a fully remote basis. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies across South Africa. You will play a key part in safeguarding the organization's reputation and financial integrity by managing risk and promoting a culture of ethical conduct. This position requires a proactive individual with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's comprehensive compliance framework and policies.


• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of non-compliance.


• Ensure adherence to all applicable financial regulations, including AML, KYC, and data privacy laws.


• Design and deliver compliance training programs to employees across all levels of the organization.


• Investigate compliance breaches, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.


• Liaise with regulatory authorities, respond to inquiries, and manage regulatory examinations effectively.

Requirements

• Law degree or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry.


• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations, including FICA, POPIA, and relevant banking laws.


• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.


• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for effective remote collaboration and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance incentive program.


• Fully remote work arrangement , offering unparalleled flexibility.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning benefits.


• Generous allowance for home office expenses and professional development.


• Opportunity to shape and lead the compliance function in a growing organization.