Hybrid Financial Compliance Officer: Risk & Training

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical aid

Provident fund

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is actively seeking an experienced Financial Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance programs and risk management. The role requires a solid background in financial regulations and hands-on audit experience in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop policies, train staff, monitor updates to FICA/POPIA/FAIS, and advise senior management on mitigation strategies to maintain integrity in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of SA financial regulations including FICA, POPIA, FAIS.
• Experience in risk assessments and internal controls.
• Ability to draft clear policies and reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive compliance program.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate compliance issues and recommend actions.
• Provide compliance training to staff.
• Prepare regulatory reports for authorities.
• Advise management on risk mitigation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, or Accounting

Postgraduate qualification in Compliance Management (desirable)

Tools

MS Office

Compliance software

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is actively seeking an experienced Financial Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance programs and risk management. The role requires a solid background in financial regulations and hands-on audit experience in a hybrid work setting.

You will develop policies, train staff, monitor updates to FICA/POPIA/FAIS, and advise senior management on mitigation strategies to maintain integrity in the financial sector.