Compliance Researcher & Developer

Moonstone Compliance & Risk Management; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Moonstone Compliance & Risk Management in Stellenbosch seeks a Junior Professional / Supervisee Compliance Officer to support regulatory research, drafting, and the development of compliance services. The role includes managing the document database, drafting stakeholder agreements, and supporting FSCA supervision during the 3-year statutory period.

Requirements include an LLB/B.Com Law or equivalent recognized by the FSCA, 2+ years in a legal setting, and 1+ year in compliance or financial

Qualifications

• LLB (4 years) / B.Com Law, LL.B / BA Law, LL.B / B.Acc LL.B / BCom degree or equivalent recognised by the FSCA for Compliance Officers.
• At least 2 years’ working experience in a legal environment.
• At least 1 year’s working experience in a compliance, risk management and/or financial services environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, research, respond and resolve compliance-related queries from internal stakeholders, clients, prospective clients, and industry role players.
• Assist in devising strategies to manage the broader regulatory risk environment.
• Assist in establishing procedures on identification, reporting and resolution of compliance issues.
• Research and stay current on applicable legislation, regulations, industry guidance and best practices.
• Develop, implement and maintain templates, policies, SOPs, controls and training materials.
• Create and draft informative articles on regulatory topics and develop training content for stakeholders.

Skills

Legal drafting

Regulatory research

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

LLB / B.Com Law / LL.B, BA Law, LL.B / B.Acc LL.B / BCom degree

Job description

Job Level: Junior Professional / Supervisee Compliance Officer

Appointment Date: ASAP

Remuneration: Entry level market-related salary

Reference: MCOMCRJun26

Role Description

The Compliance Researcher and Developer forms part of Moonstone Compliance’s Regulatory Support team and is instrumental in the research, development and improvement of the compliance services provided by Moonstone to its clients. The Compliance Researcher and Developer plays a crucial role in managing Moonstone’s document database and promote knowledge in respect of legal and regulatory compliance amongst our stakeholders.

The Compliance Researcher and Developer will also assist with occasional drafting and vetting of stakeholder agreements, such as non-disclosure agreements.

The successful candidate will also be registered as a compliance officer under supervision with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and be provided the opportunity to complete the statutory period (3 years) under the supervision of an FSCA-approved compliance officer.

Job Specification

• Receive, research, respond and resolve compliance-related queries received from internal stakeholders, clients, prospective clients, and industry role players.
• Assist in devising appropriate strategies to effectively determine and manage the broader regulatory risk environment.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining procedures on the identification, reporting and resolution of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Assist in identifying legislative risks and improving compliance awareness.
• Research and remain current on applicable legislation, regulations, industry guidance notes, industry developments, governance, risk management and compliance best practice methodologies and internal procedures.
• Interpret applicable legislation, regulations, industry guidance notes and governance, risk management and compliance best practice methodologies.
• Distribute and inform internal stakeholders of legislation, regulatory documentation or information found in research or received from Regulators.
• Develop, implement and maintain company templates, policies, questionnaires, standard operating procedures, controls, remedial actions and training materials.
• Create and draft informative articles on relevant regulatory topics.
• Develop training content for stakeholders on compliance and regulatory matters.
• Drafting and vetting of stakeholder agreements
• Provide compliance support to Self-Comply clients.
• Administrative and Operational Functions
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, legal drafting, provide regulatory guidance, analytical reporting, policy and document development and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, research skills, writing and drafting skills, attention to detail, digital and computer literacy, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, interpersonal skills and high ethical standards.
• Effective and disciplined self-management (Function well under pressure, time management, adherence to deadlines, etc.).
• LLB (4 Years) / B.Com Law, LL.B / BA Law, LL.B / B.Acc LL.B / BCom degree or equivalent that has been recognized by the FSCA for Compliance Officers
• At least 2 years’ working experience in a legal environment.
• At least 1 years’ working experience in a compliance, risk management and/or financial services environment.

Preferred

• Admitted legal practitioner / Completed practical vocational training (articles) awaiting admission.
• Working experience in compliance in the financial services industry.
• Working knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks in South Africa.
• Working knowledge of the financial services regulatory environment, compliance guidelines, standards, and legislation FAIS, LTIA, STIA, POPIA, CISCA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of AML, CTF and CPF frameworks, guidelines, standards and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of the law of contracts.
• Good command of written and spoken English and Afrikaans.
• Must have a positive outlook and be self-motivated, as well as be professional and presentable.
• Valid driving license and own transportation - may need to attend to meetings at external stakeholders’ offices.

Preferred (Although not required)

• Tertiary studies/Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning or Risk Management.
• Completed Regulatory Examinations 1, 3, or 5.

Please note that:

• The role is for an early-career compliance professional.
• The role is fully office-based and is not a hybrid or remote role.

Preference will be given to EE candidates.

Closing date for applications: 28 August 2026

Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Should you have not received a response by 04 September 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.