Compliance Specialist

60degrees; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company seeks a Compliance Officer in Johannesburg to safeguard regulatory standards while enabling business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong compliance background, with 3-4 years of experience in financial services, knowledge of relevant legislation like CISCA, FSCA, and FAIS. This role offers remote flexibility and participation in a fast-paced and innovative environment, making compliance a driver of innovation rather than a blocker.

Benefits

Full remote flexibility

Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge fintech group

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications such as BCom Law, LLB, or Compliance Management certificate.
• 3-4 years compliance/regulatory experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of CISCA, FSCA, FAIS, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply legislation across local and international operations.
• Advise management on compliance interventions to enable business growth.
• Draft and enhance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Knowledge of CISCA

Knowledge of FSCA

Knowledge of FAIS

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Education

BCom Law or LLB

Compliance Management certificate

Tools

Compliance monitoring tools

Governance frameworks

Job description

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

Are you passionate about compliance, fintech innovation, and shaping the future of financial services?

We’re looking for a Compliance Officer to join a dynamic, fast-paced environment where disruption meets regulatory excellence.

You’ll be part of a specialist compliance team that enables growth while safeguarding regulatory standards.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in complexity, enjoys working across jurisdictions, and wants to make compliance a driver of innovation rather than a blocker.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply legislation across local and international operations.
• Advise management on compliance interventions that enable business growth.
• Draft and enhance policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Support audits, monitoring plans, and regulatory reporting.
• Build trusted relationships with regulators and stakeholders.
• Identify risks in new ventures and help mitigate them.
• Champion efficiency and innovation in compliance processes

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications (BCom Law, LLB, Compliance Management certificate).
• 3–4 years compliance/regulatory experience in financial services.
• Strong knowledge of CISCA, FSCA, FAIS, and related legislation.
• Experience with compliance monitoring tools and governance frameworks.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment.
• A self-starter with a passion for disrupting financial services and empowering financial dignity

Benefits

• Full remote flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge fintech group driving innovation