Compliance Assistant

Swissquote; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider is seeking a Compliance Assistant to join their Corporate Onboarding team in Cape Town. This role involves administrative compliance tasks such as compiling documentation and conducting due diligence. Ideal candidates have a degree in Law or Economics and previous financial services experience. Strong attention to detail and excellent English communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in financial or fiduciary services is preferred.
• South African citizenship or a valid work permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Compile account-opening documentation for complex structures.
• Conduct online due diligence searches using specialist tools.
• Provide administrative support to the Compliance team.
• Assist with compliance controls like policy reviews and audits.
• Support the Corporate Compliance team in analyzing requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law or Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Document-management systems

Job description

Company Description

Building the bank of tomorrow takes more than skills. It means combining our differences to imagine, discuss, code, develop, test, learn… and celebrate every step together. Share our vibes? Join Swissquote to unleash your potential. We are the Swiss Leader in Online Banking and we provide trading, investing and banking services to +650’000 clients, through our performant and secured digital platforms. Our +1200 employees work in a flexible way, without dress code and in multicultural teams. By having a huge impact on the industry, they are growing their skills portfolio and boosting their career in a fast‑pace environment. Have a look behind the scenes by checking Humans of Swissquote on Instagram. We are all in at Swissquote. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to join our team and contribute to our shared success. Are you all in? Don’t be shy, apply!

Job Description

The South African entity of Swissquote is a financial services provider supporting independent asset managers, acting as a custodian and broker, and offering financial intermediaries a dedicated platform to manage their clients and process stock market orders. Our focus is on international/offshore investments. We are a small, dynamic team looking for a committed addition to join our journey. We are seeking a Compliance Assistant to join the Corporate Onboarding team at Swissquote South Africa (Pty) Ltd. You will be involved in a variety of administrative and compliance‑related tasks, including:

• Compiling account‑opening documentation for complex structures such as trusts and companies and providing it to prospective clients, including international trust and fiduciary firms
• Conducting online due diligence searches using specialist tools as well as open‑source platforms
• Providing administrative support to the Compliance team
• Assisting with various compliance controls, such as policy reviews and audits
• Contributing to regulatory and compliance projects
• Supporting the Corporate Compliance team in analyzing account‑opening requests from international corporate clients (e.g., active/passive entities, trusts, collective investment schemes, financial institutions, external asset managers) from an AML/CTF and sanctions perspective, including FATCA and CRS considerations
• Taking meeting minutes
• Organizing folders, documents, and files for the onboarding team
• Collaborate closely with the Compliance team in Switzerland to ensure strong alignment, effective communication, and coordinated workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience, preferably in Law or Economics
• Previous experience in the financial or fiduciary services industry
• Comfortable working in an international environment
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in international compliance
• Excellent administrative skills (document organization, compiling files, working with checklists)
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy when completing or reviewing documentation
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work efficiently under deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and enjoyment in interacting with people in a global setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and document‑management systems
• Strong team spirit and ability to thrive in a multicultural, dynamic, and technology‑driven environment
• South African citizenship or a valid work permit

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted until 5 December.