Remote Senior Compliance Leader - Financial Services

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension fund

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our client in a remote-first role within South Africa. You will design and manage robust compliance programs, monitor regulatory changes, and lead risk assessments to protect the organisation’s integrity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial services compliance, strong knowledge of FICA and POPIA, AML/KYC controls, and the ability to communicate complex requirements clearly from a home office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Master’s degree or professional CAMS/CRCM certification is highly desirable.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a compliance role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FICA, POPIA, AML/KYC requirements and related regulations.
• Proven ability to develop and implement compliance programs and conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and industry best practices.
• Investigate and resolve compliance issues and breaches; recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver compliance training for employees at all levels.
• Liaise with regulators and external auditors during examinations.
• Oversee AML and KYC programs and prepare reports for management and board.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

FICA/POPIA knowledge

AML/KYC experience

Audit & risk assessment

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/related field

Master's degree or CAMS/CRC M desirable

Tools

Compliance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join our client in a remote-first role within South Africa. You will design and manage robust compliance programs, monitor regulatory changes, and lead risk assessments to protect the organisation’s integrity.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial services compliance, strong knowledge of FICA and POPIA, AML/KYC controls, and the ability to communicate complex requirements clearly from a home office.