Compliance Officer

TransBridge Advisors; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial compliance consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled Compliance Officer to strengthen its financial crime and regulatory compliance functions. The ideal candidate must hold an ACAMS certification and have over 5 years of experience in compliance within financial services or fintech. You will develop compliance frameworks and ensure adherence to local and international regulations. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on compliance experience in financial services, fintech, or banking.
• Strong working knowledge of international regulatory environments.
• Proven experience interacting with regulators and financial partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s global compliance framework.
• Ensure compliance with BSA/AML and local AML laws.
• Oversee KYC, CDD, EDD processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or related field

ACAMS Certification

Tools

Compliance software

Transaction monitoring systems

Job description

**Valid/Active CAMS Certification required**

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and CAMS certified Compliance Officer to oversee and strengthen our

financial crime, regulatory, and operational compliance functions. The ideal candidate holds

ACAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or one or more

additional international compliance credentials (e.g., CAMS-Audit, ICA, CRCM, CCEP-I, or

CGSS) and has deep experience managing compliance programs across multiple jurisdictions.

This role requires strong knowledge of BSA/AML, KYC, OFAC/Sanctions, and international

frameworks such as FATF. Experience in fintech, MSBs, neobanks, or payment platforms is

strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage the company’s global compliance framework, policies,

and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF, and local anti-money laundering and

counter-terrorism financing laws.

• Oversee KYC, CDD, EDD processes and design controls for onboarding and transaction

monitoring.

• Manage reporting requirements to local and international regulatory bodies (e.g., SAR/

STR filings, 314(a), CTRs).

• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments; maintain and update the compliance risk

matrix.

• Provide compliance training across departments and lead regulatory awareness initiatives.

• Act as the primary point of contact with financial institutions, auditors, and regulators.

• Monitor changes in laws/regulations across relevant jurisdictions and update internal

policies accordingly.

• Collaborate with legal, operations, and technology teams to ensure integrated compliance

throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field (JD or Master's preferred).

• ACAMS Certification (mandatory). Additional certifications such as:

◦ CAMS-Audit, CGSS, or CAMS-FCI

◦ ICA International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering

◦ CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager)

◦ CCEP-I (Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International)

◦ FIBA AMLCA

• 5 years of hands-on compliance experience in financial services, fintech, or banking.

• Strong working knowledge of international regulatory environments including US

(FinCEN, OFAC).

• Proven experience interacting with regulators and financial partners.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and written communication skills.

• Experience with compliance software, transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize,

Verafin), and case management tools.

Preferred Attributes:

• Multilingual skills or experience operating in cross-border, multilingual environments.

• Familiarity with compliance needs for MSBs, VASPs, crypto exchanges, or embedded

finance providers.

• Knowledge of IT security frameworks.

• Prior experience building compliance infrastructure in an early-stage company or startup.