Compliance Officer : Pension Fund - Financial Services - Cape Town

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and pension fund company is seeking a Senior Compliance Specialist in Cape Town. This role requires a legal or compliance professional with substantial experience to manage compliance audits, interpret regulatory requirements, and liaise with legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have an LLB or BCom Law, and a strong understanding of regulatory frameworks such as FSB and King IV.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of financial services compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of FSB / FSCA regulatory environment.
• Familiar with King IV, POPIA, PRI.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement regulatory requirements across pension fund products.
• Lead compliance audits and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on corporate filings.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

LLB or BCom Law

Job description

Senior Compliance Specialist – Financial Regulation & Governance – Cape Town

I ndustry : Investment & Pension Fund Administration

Overview :

We are looking for a Senior Compliance Specialist to support strategic compliance operations within a growing investment and pension fund business. This role is ideal for a legal or compliance professional who is ready to influence internal governance structures and proactively mitigate regulatory risk.

Key Responsibilities :

• Interpret and implement regulatory requirements across pension fund products and investment portfolios.
• Lead compliance audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting.
• Coordinate with legal counsel on contract management and corporate filings.
• Liaise with regulators and respond to industry updates, inspection requests, or reviews.
• Review client agreements and manage internal training on legislative changes.

Qualifications & Experience :

• LLB or BCom Law; Admitted Attorney advantageous.
• 6–8 years of financial services compliance experience.
• Strong knowledge of FSB / FSCA regulatory environment.
• Familiar with King IV, POPIA, PRI, and global compliance trends.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

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Compliance Officer • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa