Exchange Control Specialist

FNB South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Cape Town is seeking an Exchange Control Specialist to manage compliance with Exchange Control regulations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum NQF 6 qualification in Finance or Compliance and 3-5 years of experience in an Exchange Control environment. This role offers a challenging work environment with opportunities for networking and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

A challenging working environment

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum of an NQF 6 qualification in Finance, Compliance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Exchange Control environment.
• Experience in a Customer Service environment.

Responsibilities

• Submit Exchange Control Applications to the South African Reserve Bank.
• Consult with Clients and Internal Stakeholders to resolve Exchange Control matters.
• Vet payments daily to ensure compliance with Exchange Control Rulings.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

NQF 6 qualification in Finance or Compliance

Job description

Job Title: Exchange Control Specialist

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Application Deadline: August 03, 2025

Role Purpose

• Guided by the FRG Promises, to submit Exchange Control Applications to the South African Reserve Bank or the Firstrand Currency and Exchanges Team.
• Consult with Clients, Internal Stakeholders, and Branches to resolve all Exchange Control related matters.
• Ensure payments are authorized in accordance with South African Reserve Bank rulings and that compliance is managed according to laid down policies and procedures.

Are you someone who can

• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers, and senior staff by liaising with the South African Reserve Bank on Exchange Control matters.
• Attend to the submission of Exchange Control applications to the SA Reserve Bank daily and vet all transactions in accordance with Exchange Control Rulings.
• Complete and submit Exchange Control Returns as required.
• Comply with and adhere to governance and compliance standards, escalating problems for investigation and resolution.
• Vet payments daily, ensuring all documents are validated and imported accurately into the system in line with Exchange Control Rulings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Minimum of an NQF 6 qualification in Finance, Compliance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in an Exchange Control environment.
• Experience in a Customer Service environment.
• Reside and work in Cape Town.

What You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• A challenging working environment.
• Opportunities to innovate.

We Can Be a Match If You Are

• Adaptable and curious.
• Attentive to detail.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Client-centric.

End Date: July 25, 2025

This job is active and accepting applications.