Compliance & Exchange Control Specialist

Black Pen Recruitment; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a meticulous Compliance & Exchange Control Specialist to join their South African team. The role involves ensuring compliance with South African Reserve Bank exchange control regulations and handling Balance of Payments reporting. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in this area and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position is full-time and remote.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of direct experience in South African exchange controls.
• Expertise with SARB regulations and BoP reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Balance of Payments (BoP) reporting accurately.
• Act as liaison with SARB for necessary approvals.
• Lead KYC and KYB processes across various markets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related field

Job description

Overview

Our client is committed to building a financial system that works for all: consumers, merchants, banks, regulators, and law enforcement. Fraud and identity are significant challenges in payments and commerce. The client is building tools and capabilities to improve its abilities in this space and seeks to strengthen connections with the Law Enforcement Community (LEC).

Role Overview

Our client is seeking a meticulous and highly motivated Compliance & Exchange Control Specialist to join their South African team. This is a unique role designed to ensure the business operates in full compliance with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) exchange control regulations while also supporting the broader international compliance function.

The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in Balance of Payments (BoP) reporting and SARB approvals for fiat payment rails with proven experience in international compliance frameworks. You will also be a key player in day-to-day compliance operations including customer onboarding and other critical workstreams across multiple jurisdictions.

Job Type: Full Time / Permanent

Location: Johannesburg

Work Place: Remote

Requirements

Must-Have:

• Bachelors degree in Law, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of direct hands-on experience in a role focused on South African exchange controls.
• Demonstrable expertise with SARB regulations and practical experience processing BoP reporting.

Beneficial:

• Experience within the financial services industry, particularly in cross-border operations (i.e. payments, crypto, fintech) or a consultancy.
• A strong understanding of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and other relevant compliance frameworks.
• Emerging market compliance frameworks across Africa (e.g. Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, Rwanda).
• Experience with regulatory technology (RegTech) solutions for KYC / KYB processes.
• Working knowledge of FATF recommendations and their application in emerging markets.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CCEP, CAMS).

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with regulatory bodies.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

Exchange Control

• Manage and execute all Balance of Payments (BoP) reporting accurately and on time.
• Act as the primary liaison with authorized dealers and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) to manage and secure all necessary approvals for fiat rails.
• Provide expert guidance to the business on all matters related to South African exchange control regulations.
• Develop and maintain robust internal processes to ensure all cross-border transactions are fully compliant.

General Compliance & KY C / KYB

• Lead and manage KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) processes across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations across UK, EU and African markets.
• Implement and maintain compliance frameworks that meet international standards including UK MLRs, EU 6AMLD and emerging market regulations across Africa.
• Stay current with evolving KYC / KYB regulations in key markets, particularly UK FCA requirements, EU AML directives and African regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with international teams to ensure consistent application of global compliance standards while addressing local regulatory nuances.
• Develop and maintain country-specific compliance procedures for operations in UK, EU and African markets.
• Contribute to various ad hoc compliance workstreams such as risk assessments, policy updates, internal audits and compliance training.
• Assist the Head of Compliance with monitoring regulatory changes and implementing necessary updates to internal frameworks.

Key Skills

• Customer Service
• Consumer Durables
• Document Control Management
• Field
• Financial Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1