Compliance Officer

Exness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in South Africa is seeking an experienced compliance professional to ensure adherence to licensing conditions and regulatory requirements. The role involves liaising with regulators, updating the Board on compliance matters, and designing effective policies to minimize risk. Candidates should possess a degree, relevant compliance experience within the financial services sector, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive salary, health insurance, and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health insurance with full family coverage

Unlimited learning opportunities

Education allowance

21 working days of annual leave

Employee appreciation program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally in the CFD industry.
• Practical knowledge of FICA, FAIS, POPIA & FMA.
• Ability to drive value and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance efforts with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the main contact with regulators.
• Monitor compliance with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.

Skills

Fluent in English

Strong problem-solving ability

Excellent organisational skills

Strong business acumen

Education

University degree in a related field

RE5 Regulatory Exam for Representatives

Job description

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 40M+ trades a day and 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for 1M+ clients worldwide.

Recognised globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people‑first company where long‑term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.

Why this role matters

You will lead the company’s efforts to remain fully compliant with licensing conditions, regulatory requirements, and statutory obligations. You will act as the main point of contact with regulators and relevant authorities, keep the Board updated on developments, and ensure all reporting is accurate and timely. You will assist to design and maintain strong policies, procedures, and controls to minimize compliance risk, advise on business changes, and oversee fair complaint handling.

What you’ll actually do

• Ensure the ongoing compliance of the Company with its licensing conditions, as applicable.
• Monitor, assess and advise on the Company’s compliance with the regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Act as the point of contact with the Regulator and other relevant authorities (e.g. FIU).
• Oversee the complaints and advertising procedures in line with the FAIS Act.
• Monitor the regulatory developments and update the Board.
• Provide compliance reports to the Board of Directors and Regulator.
• Put in place adequate policies, procedures and controls designed to minimize the compliance risk.
• Evaluate and advise on the suitability of the internal controls in mitigating the compliance risk.
• Assist in the prompt and fair handling of complaints.
• Review and advise on the Company’s promotional, marketing and advertising activities and changes to the business and operational activities (e.g. services, products).
• Promptly submit reports on suspicious transactions, suspicious activity reports, or other types of reports in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations.
• Act as an internal point of contact to receive reports from employees in relation to suspicious reports.
• Address employees' questions and provide advice on compliance matters.

Who We’re Looking For

• Holder of a University degree in a related field, RE5 Regulatory Exam for Representatives, and Professional Body membership will be an advantage.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant compliance experience, ideally within the Contracts for Difference (CFD) industry, Investment Business, or a similar financial services sector.
• Fluent in the English language, both verbal and written. Any additional language might be considered a plus.
• Practical knowledge of FICA, FAIS, POPIA & FMA.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen with the ability to drive value and make sound decisions.
• Possesses excellent organisational skills to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Skilled in preparing and delivering impactful presentations to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a proactive and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Displays flexibility, adaptability, and a strong sense of ownership in all tasks.
• Communicates clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels.

What We Offer Along The Way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Top‑tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind.
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development.
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees.
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day‑offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones.
• “Get to know Team” trips — meet colleagues across our global hubs, along with company‑wide offsites that raise the bar.

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