Remote Financial Compliance Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Bonuses

Health benefits

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer for a fully remote role in South Africa within the financial services sector. You will develop and monitor compliance programs, conduct internal audits, and guide staff on regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in compliance or risk within financial services, strong knowledge of SA laws (FAIS, POPIA, FIC), excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Commerce, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in compliance, risk management, or legal roles in financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of SA financial regulations (FAIS, POPIA, FIC Act).
• Experience with remote work and independent time management.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CCEP, COMP) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the company's compliance framework.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments.
• Provide staff training on compliance matters.
• Prepare regulatory reports and liaise with authorities.
• Advise management on regulatory changes.
• Manage relationships with regulatory bodies and external auditors.
• Ensure client-facing activities meet compliance standards.
• Stay updated with changes in SA regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Law/Commerce/Finance)

Tools

Compliance software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Compliance Officer for a fully remote role in South Africa within the financial services sector. You will develop and monitor compliance programs, conduct internal audits, and guide staff on regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in compliance or risk within financial services, strong knowledge of SA laws (FAIS, POPIA, FIC), excellent communication, and the ability to work independently in a remote setup.