Regulatory Risk & Compliance Officer

Corient; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Corient seeks a compliance-focused professional to support Relationship Managers with fiduciary-related matters, ensuring First Line of Defence processes and risk controls are followed. The role involves AML/CFT training, regulatory liaison and ongoing monitoring of client activities.

You will review records, assist in risk assessments, and collaborate with Risk & Compliance to maintain robust onboarding and CDD workflows. Strong English and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Sound English communication skills; able to maintain confidentiality.
• At least 3 years of equivalent experience in financial services or fiduciary environments.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing abilities with a client-facing mindset.
• Flexible and able to multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Confident in providing practical compliance advice to Relationship Managers.
• Experience navigating regulatory and risk-related processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist Relationship Managers and teams with compliance-related matters.
• Act as First Line of Defence for risk and compliance liaison.
• Review records for conflicts of interest, breaches, complaints and incidents.
• Record and monitor exceptions, recommendations and regulatory matters needing resolution.
• Prepare periodic risk reviews and obtain KYC/CDD information when required.
• Report material risk matters and assist in mitigation activities.
• Undertake RiskScreen checks, Google searches and transaction monitoring on clients.
• Provide AML/CFT training and support new employee inductions.
• Review and develop Front Office compliance skills and onboarding workflows.

Skills

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Experience (≥3 yrs)

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

MS Office (Word/Excel)

Practical compliance advisory

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Corient seeks a compliance-focused professional to support Relationship Managers with fiduciary-related matters, ensuring First Line of Defence processes and risk controls are followed. The role involves AML/CFT training, regulatory liaison and ongoing monitoring of client activities.

You will review records, assist in risk assessments, and collaborate with Risk & Compliance to maintain robust onboarding and CDD workflows. Strong English and MS Office skills are essential.