Remote Senior Compliance Officer SA Regs AML/KYC

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote role

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead its remote compliance function across SA financial services. You will develop, implement, and monitor policies, perform risk assessments, and guide business units to ensure regulatory adherence and ethical standards.

You will oversee AML/KYC programs, manage regulatory relationships, and provide training and reports to senior management, enabling safe product and service launches while maintaining trust and accountability.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in a compliance role within financial services.
• Strong knowledge of SA regulations (FICA, POPIA) and banking/securities laws.
• Experience developing and implementing compliance programs.
• Proven AML/KYC experience and anti-terrorism financing controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and internal audits.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update policies promptly.
• Investigate breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide compliance training to staff across departments.
• Manage regulatory relationships and examinations.
• Oversee AML/KYC programs and reporting to management.
• Advise on compliance implications for new products and initiatives.
• Prepare regular compliance reports to senior management.

Skills

AML/KYC

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessments

Internal audits

Policy development

Staff training

Management reporting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer to lead its remote compliance function across SA financial services. You will develop, implement, and monitor policies, perform risk assessments, and guide business units to ensure regulatory adherence and ethical standards.

You will oversee AML/KYC programs, manage regulatory relationships, and provide training and reports to senior management, enabling safe product and service launches while maintaining trust and accountability.