Remote Compliance Lead – Financial Regulations & AML/KYC

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement contributions

Remote-first / fully remote

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong background in Financial Regulations to join a remote team. The role focuses on ensuring operations comply with FAIS, POPIA, FICA and AML/KYC, while maintaining robust policies and training across the organization.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in banking compliance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Admin or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a compliance role within Banking & Finance.
• In-depth knowledge of SA financial regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret changes in financial regulations (FAIS, POPIA, FICA, AML/KYC).
• Develop, update and enforce compliance policies across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to identify non-compliance or risk.
• Investigate potential breaches, document findings and propose corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors as needed.
• Maintain thorough records of compliance activities, investigations and training.
• Advise management on compliance strategies and potential impacts of new regulations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Compliance Officer with a strong background in Financial Regulations to join a remote team. The role focuses on ensuring operations comply with FAIS, POPIA, FICA and AML/KYC, while maintaining robust policies and training across the organization.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in banking compliance, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.