Manager Risk and Compliance

Afrizan Personnel; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company seeks a Manager: Risk and Compliance in Midrand to oversee risk management and compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in fintech or banking and can develop governance frameworks across digital services. Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills are essential for this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in risk and compliance within fintech, banking, or e-commerce.
• Deep knowledge of payments, fraud prevention, and operational risk.
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk and compliance frameworks for e-commerce platforms.
• Lead third-party risk assessments and compliance processes.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on internal systems.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report writing

Education

3-year Degree or National Diploma in BCom, LLB, or similar

Postgraduate or Master’s Degree

Job description

Job Description

Are you ready to be the gatekeeper of digital trust in an ever-evolving fintech landscape?

Our client is looking for a dynamic, detail-driven Manager: Risk and Compliance to lead risk management and compliance initiatives for a growing portfolio of e-commerce and digital lifestyle services. This is a critical role at the forefront of digital transformation—ideal for someone passionate about protecting customer journeys while supporting innovation.

As the Manager: Risk and Compliance, you will develop and implement governance frameworks across digital financial services. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure platforms are safe, compliant, and aligned with global trends and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement risk and compliance frameworks for e-commerce and digital platforms
• Lead third-party risk assessments and compliance processes
• Work with stakeholders on regulatory, legal, and fraud-related initiatives
• Translate legislative and regulatory requirements into practical business processes
• Conduct risk assessments and control evaluations for product launches
• Promote cybersecurity, data governance, and privacy initiatives
• Develop compliance training programs and awareness campaigns
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on internal systems

Key Requirements

• 3-year Degree or National Diploma in BCom, LLB, BA Law, or similar (essential)
• At least 8 years’ experience in risk and compliance within fintech, banking, or e-commerce
• Deep knowledge of payments, fraud prevention, and operational risk
• Familiarity with regulatory bodies and standards such as PASA, ICASA, POPIA, CPA, WASPA, FSCA
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and report-writing abilities
• Postgraduate or Master’s Degree is advantageous

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