Remote Compliance Officer – Financial Services

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Continued professional development

Supportive virtual team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Compliance Officer for a fully remote client serving South Africa, with a focus on Richards Bay regulatory operations. You will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs to safeguard integrity and ensure adherence to financial regulations, AML/KYC, and governance.

This role requires at least five years in a compliance function within banking or a highly regulated industry, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of compliance experience in banking/regulated industry.
• Deep knowledge of South African financial regulations, AML/KYC, and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
• Conduct regular compliance training for employees across departments.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure operations stay compliant.
• Perform internal audits and investigations to identify and address compliance issues and risks.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports to authorities in a timely and accurate manner.
• Advise management on compliance matters and assist in breach resolutions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Compliance Officer for a fully remote client serving South Africa, with a focus on Richards Bay regulatory operations. You will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs to safeguard integrity and ensure adherence to financial regulations, AML/KYC, and governance.

This role requires at least five years in a compliance function within banking or a highly regulated industry, a relevant degree, and strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder-management