Remote Senior Compliance Officer – AML/KYC

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Retirement contributions

Flexible remote work

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer specializing in Financial Crimes to lead AML/KYC programs in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will develop, implement, and monitor robust controls to mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions risks.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk and Operations to ensure regulatory adherence, conduct due diligence on high-risk clients, and oversee investigations.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field; CAMS/ACAMS desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years in compliance focusing on financial crimes, AML, and KYC.
• Deep knowledge of SA legislation (POCA, FIC Act) and international AML/CTF standards.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and oversee AML/KYC/CTF policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify financial crime vulnerabilities.
• Oversee monitoring systems and investigate SARs.
• Manage customer due diligence and ongoing monitoring for high-risk clients.
• Stay updated on regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide staff training on compliance and financial crime risks.
• Liaise with regulators and law enforcement as required.
• Conduct internal investigations and support regulatory examinations.
• Support implementation of compliance tech solutions.

Conocimientos

AML/KYC expertise

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or related field

Herramientas

Transaction monitoring systems

Fraud detection tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer specializing in Financial Crimes to lead AML/KYC programs in a fully remote role based in South Africa. You will develop, implement, and monitor robust controls to mitigate money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud and sanctions risks.

You will collaborate with Legal, Risk and Operations to ensure regulatory adherence, conduct due diligence on high-risk clients, and oversee investigations.