Compliance Officer - ZA, Risk and Compliance Solutions

Amazon; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer to lead their South Africa Compliance office. This senior role involves advising on compliance matters, interpreting regulations, and enhancing compliance programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compliance and a Master's degree.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
• Expertise in South African AML-CTF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on compliance matters in collaboration with legal teams.
• Analyze regulatory changes and influence the regulatory agenda.

Skills

Compliance

Risk Management

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon's Risk and Compliance Solutions team is seeking an experienced compliance professional to lead our South Africa Compliance office.

The Compliance Officer is a senior role within the MEA Compliance team, responsible for operating and enhancing our 2nd line compliance programs in South Africa.

Key job responsibilities

The Compliance Officer will:

1. Provide effective and timely advice on complex compliance matters to the business, in collaboration with legal teams.
2. Interpret and advise on applicable South African regulations, with a focus on AML-CTF.
3. Work with legal, risk, and business leaders to develop and maintain compliance policies and controls.
4. Communicate conduct and compliance risks to Senior Management.
5. Operate and improve the Compliance Monitoring plan for the ZA regulated entity.
6. Respond promptly to information requests from auditors and regulators.
7. Analyze regulatory changes and seek opportunities to influence the regulatory agenda for customer benefit.

About the team

The MEA compliance team at RCS manages Amazon's 2nd line Compliance Programs across the Middle East and Africa. We enable Amazon to operate in compliance with regulations while delivering excellent customer experiences. Our team is composed of regulatory compliance experts dedicated to managing risks and enhancing customer satisfaction.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree or equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in compliance, audit, or risk management
• Expertise in South African AML-CTF regulations and oversight of Suspicious Activity Monitoring programs, as well as Payments regulation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience as a senior member of a Compliance Office in a major bank or e-money/payment institution

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Held regulated roles such as CO/MLRO with regulators in South Africa

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all societal groups, including South African citizens from designated groups contributing to Employment Equity. We are legally required to verify your eligibility to work in South Africa, and request a copy of your ID or passport and applicable work permits if applicable.

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