Remote Senior Compliance Officer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health & retirement

Home office allowance

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a highly experienced Senior Compliance Officer to lead and oversee the company’s compliance programs in a fully remote role. You will implement policies, monitor regulatory requirements, and promote ethical conduct across the organization.

The role requires strong SA regulatory knowledge (FICA, POPIA) and excellent communication for collaboration with stakeholders in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Law degree or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs within financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations (FICA, POPIA, banking laws).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the company’s compliance framework and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits.
• Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, and data privacy regulations.
• Design and deliver training programs across the organization.
• Investigate breaches, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulators and manage examinations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Admin or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Senior Compliance Officer to join their financial services team on a fully remote basis. In this critical role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's compliance programs, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies across South Africa. You will play a key part in safeguarding the organization's reputation and financial integrity by managing risk and promoting a culture of ethical conduct. This position requires a proactive individual with strong regulatory knowledge and excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal departments and external stakeholders in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the company's comprehensive compliance framework and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential areas of non-compliance.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable financial regulations, including AML, KYC, and data privacy laws.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to employees across all levels of the organization.
• Investigate compliance breaches, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, respond to inquiries, and manage regulatory examinations effectively.

Requirements

• Law degree or Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, or regulatory affairs within the financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of South African financial regulations, including FICA, POPIA, and relevant banking laws.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance programs and policies.
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for effective remote collaboration and stakeholder management.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and performance incentive program.
• Fully remote work arrangement , offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning benefits.
• Generous allowance for home office expenses and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape and lead the compliance function in a growing organization.