Remote Senior Compliance Officer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Generous leave

Professional development

Supportive remote culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a meticulous Senior Compliance Officer to join a fully remote South Africa team. You will develop, implement, and oversee the company's compliance programs across FAIS, FICA, and POPIA, guiding risk assessments and policy updates.

You will lead training, audits, and liaison with regulators and external auditors, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies while supporting a remote-first culture of integrity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compliance or regulatory role within financial services.
• In-depth knowledge of SA regulations (FAIS, FICA, POPIA).
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigations.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies and training materials accordingly.
• Investigate compliance issues, perform internal audits, and manage corrective actions.
• Design and deliver compliance training for employees at all levels.
• Act as primary contact for regulators and external auditors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Policy development

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and experienced Senior Compliance Officer to join their fully remote team, based anywhere in South Africa. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the company's compliance programs to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. You will play a key role in risk assessment, policy development, and training initiatives, safeguarding the organization from regulatory breaches and reputational damage. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated compliance professional to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking, remote-first financial services company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures across the organization.
• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and propose mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely updates to policies and training materials.
• Investigate compliance issues, conduct internal audits, and manage corrective action plans.
• Design and deliver compliance training programs to employees at all levels.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in a compliance or regulatory role within the financial services industry.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant South African financial regulations (e.g., FAIS, FICA, POPIA).
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities, suitable for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work fully remotely from anywhere in South Africa.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement planning options.
• Generous leave allowance and professional development support.
• A supportive and collaborative remote team culture focused on integrity and excellence.