Junior Risk And Compliance Officer

Addpay; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in Stellenbosch is seeking a motivated Junior Risk & Compliance Officer to support risk management and compliance functions. The role involves risk monitoring, assessment, compliance checks, and documentation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in law or business management and strong analytical skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment dedicated to regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of SA legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Internship or 1 year experience in compliance or risk support role in fintech or financial services highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess risks, monitor indicators, and support risk framework.
• Support risk assessments on new products, services, or partners.
• Conduct due diligence checks, monitor transactions, and escalate suspicious activity.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative skills

Education

BComm Law

BComm (Risk Mgmt)

BComm (Business Mgmt)

Tools

Excel

Zoho

Risk Management Systems

Job description

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to kickstart your career in fintech compliance?

We're looking for a motivated Junior Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team. Role Purpose: To support the Risk and Compliance function in ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Monitoring – identify / assess risks, monitor indicators, update risk register, support framework
• Risk Assessment – support risk assessments on new products, services, or partners
• Risk Mitigation – monitor mitigation activities and update documentation
• Compliance Monitoring – onboarding compliance, conduct due diligence checks, monitor transactions, escalate suspicious activity support audits, maintain calendar, track remediation
• Regulatory Support – ensure compliance, support certifications
• Policy & Training Support – draft / update policies, organize staff training & awareness
• Reporting & Documentation – prepare committee & management reports, maintain records (CSIRT / cyber risk)
• General Administration – labour relations support, administrative tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Qualification: BComm Law, BComm (Risk Mgmt) or BComm (Business Mgmt)
• Experience: Internship or 1 year experience in compliance or risk support role in fintech or financial services is an advantage
• Regulatory Knowledge: Basic knowledge of SA frameworks
• Tools / Systems: Excel proficiency, knowledge of Zoho and / or risk mgmt.

Attributes

• English proficiency
• Detail-oriented, analytical
• Strong administrative, collaborative skills
• Strong communication skills

Salary & Job Type

Job Type : Full-time
Pay : R 00,00 - R 00,00 per month

Application Questions

• What interests you regarding risk audits and assessments?
• Do you have your own driver's license and your own vehicle?
• Have you completed any risk certification other than your degree?

Education & Location

Bachelors (Required)
Language : English and Afrikaans (Required)
Location : Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Required)
Work Location : In person
Application Deadline : / 10 / 30