Remote Senior Compliance Leader – Fintech & Regulations

Placements24; Richards Bay; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join a fully remote fintech team. You will lead the compliance program across jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, regulatory liaison, and robust KYC/AML oversight. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in financial services compliance, strong regulatory knowledge (FICA/POPIA/AML/CFT), and excellent communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree or professional compliance certification preferred.
• 6+ years experience in compliance/regulatory affairs in financial services or fintech.
• Knowledge of FICA, POPIA, AML/CFT.
• Experience in risk assessments and regulatory investigations.
• Excellent communication and remote work capability.
• Proficiency with compliance software/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company's compliance program.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend actions.
• Deliver compliance training to employees.
• Manage relationships with regulators and respond to inquiries.
• Oversee KYC and AML processes.
• Ensure policies are up-to-date and implemented.
• Advise business units on compliance matters.
• Maintain accurate compliance records.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Data privacy knowledge

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree or compliance certification preferred

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join a fully remote fintech team. You will lead the compliance program across jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies while driving continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes risk assessments, regulatory liaison, and robust KYC/AML oversight. The ideal candidate has 6+ years in financial services compliance, strong regulatory knowledge (FICA/POPIA/AML/CFT), and excellent communication skills to