Risk, Security and Compliance Officer

Kurtosys Systems Inc.; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurtosys Systems Inc. is searching for a seasoned Risk, Security and Compliance Officer to enhance resilience in their operations. This pivotal role involves shaping risk management and compliance processes, leading initiatives that improve the company's risk posture, and collaborating cross-functionally within a dynamic financial technology environment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Flexible Work Hours

20 Days Paid Leave

Employee Wellbeing Program

Qualifications

• Experience ideally in a mid-sized or complex environment.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of modern security architectures.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of risk management and compliance processes.
• Lead oversight of AI agents performing security operations.
• Define and track KPIs for AI agent performance.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance

Information Security

AI/ML Tools

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Security

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

Cloud Security Platforms

Job description

ABOUT US:

Kurtosys provides asset and wealth managers with a data and content publication platform that enables the construction and distribution of critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials. Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. Underpinned by global ISO-27001 certification in information security management, the Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations and compliance issues.

WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO:

We are seeking a seasoned Risk, Security and Compliance Officer to strengthen our growing team. This role is intended to enhance the resilience of our team, reducing dependencies on a small number of individuals and broadening our capabilities across the risk spectrum.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our integrated approach to Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Security, ensuring that our controls, governance, and operational practices are robust, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.

You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and lead initiatives that materially improve our risk posture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Risk & Compliance Leadership
  Drive the development of risk management and compliance processes that align with the organisation’s risk appetite and regulatory obligations
• AI-Enabled Security Oversight
  Lead the enablement and oversight of AI agents performing security operations. Define operational rules, escalation logic, and feedback loops to ensure precision and accountability. This will apply to the team's initiatives as well as help shape initiatives across the organisation
• Security Playbook Automation
  Translate detection and response processes into structured, automatable workflows for AI and SOAR platforms
• Knowledge Engineering
  Curate and maintain datasets, detection logic, and enrichment sources to support AI-driven decision-making
• Incident Oversight & Escalation
  Serve as the escalation point for AI-handled incidents. Validate actions taken and provide feedback to improve detection and response quality
• Performance & Resilience Metrics
  Define and track KPIs for both AI agent performance and team resilience, including coverage, response times, and dependency risk
• Governance & Ethical Assurance
  Ensure all security and compliance activities—including AI behaviour—adhere to policy, ethical standards, and audit requirements
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Partner with all organisational teams to embed risk, security and compliance into product development and operational workflows

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in Risk Management, Compliance, and Information Security, ideally in a mid-sized or complex environment.
Ability to lead initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience with AI/ML tools and their application in security operations.
Understanding of modern security architectures (e.g., zero trust, cloud security, DevSecOps).
Familiarity with standards and frameworks such as SOC2, NIST, ISO, and MITRE ATT&CK.
Hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security platforms.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Working
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Open Culture
• Flexible Work Hours
• Group Risk Cover
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• 20 Days Paid Leave
• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
• Access To Learning Platforms
• Working With Experts Across The Globe

FINAL THOUGHTS:

• We are an international SaaS based fintech company
• We work with up to date technology, promote from within wherever possible, and encourage our team members to use initiative, think out the box and share their ideas.
• We aim to transform how our customers - which includes the world's most prestigious financial services firms - drive engagement with their audiences.
• Our aim is to give our customers the ability to target, knowledge share and nurture their community of prospects and clients to develop long standing relationships.

Get in touch to learn more.