GRC and Financial Crime Consultants – 3-Month Contract

Blue Semper Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking GRC and Financial Crime Consultants for a potential 3-month contract in Johannesburg. The roles involve assessing financial crime risks, reviewing governance policies, and validating control effectiveness. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance, and financial crime processes. This position offers a chance to contribute to a national project focused on enhancing financial crime compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in GRC, audit or compliance.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in financial crime control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and document financial crime risk governance policies.
• Test and validate design of financial crime controls.
• Conduct control gap analysis and draft review findings.

Skills

Governance frameworks (King IV)

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Excel

Visio

Process documentation tools

Job description

GRC and Financial Crime Consultants – 3‑Month Contract

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Blue Semper Consulting is seeking talented professionals to join our team for a potential three‑month contract to support a high‑impact, Enterprise‑Wide Financial Crime Risk Assessment engagement for a leading South African financial institution. These roles offer a unique opportunity to contribute to a national project focused on strengthening governance, risk management and financial crime compliance. We are seeking driven individuals with 3–5 years of experience in governance, risk, compliance and financial crime process control who are ready to make a measurable impact in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

We are looking for the following positions:

• 1. GRC Support Consultant (3‑5 years experience)

  Assist in reviewing and documenting financial crime risk governance policies, structures and control frameworks. Support policy reviews, compile governance evidence and help with control mapping and compliance documentation.

  Requirements: 3–5 years experience in GRC, audit or compliance; strong understanding of governance frameworks (King IV); excellent analytical and reporting skills.

• 2. Financial Crime Risk Process and Controls Analyst (3‑5 years experience)

  Support the Control Effectiveness Review workstream, focusing on testing and validating the design and operational performance of financial crime controls across business units. Responsibilities include control walkthroughs, process validation and compiling effectiveness assessment reports.

  Requirements: 3–5 years experience in risk management, internal controls or audit; exposure to AML/CFT, fraud or operational risk preferred; proficiency in Excel, Visio, and process documentation tools.

• 3. Financial Crime Adequacy Review Support Consultant (3‑5 years experience)

  Assist in evaluating the adequacy of financial crime risk processes and controls. Gather evidence, conduct control gap analysis and draft review findings under the guidance of the Adequacy Review Lead.

  Requirements: 3–5 years experience in compliance, risk advisory or internal audit; solid understanding of financial crime control requirements and design principles; excellent attention to detail and report writing capability.

How to Apply

📩 To apply, send your CV and short motivation to [e-mail] with the role title in the subject line. This opportunity is prospective at this stage, with a potential start date (if successful) in Q1 2026.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Sales

Industries: Business Consulting and Services

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa