Senior Compliance Lead: AML, FICA & Governance

PH Attorneys; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to broad compliance matters

Career growth in regulatory area

Job summary

PH Attorneys in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to lead our Compliance Team. You will coordinate governance, regulatory compliance, AML/FICA, privacy compliance, monitoring, training, and reporting within a dynamic legal environment.

You will maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework, manage regulatory obligations, provide advisory services, lead reviews and investigations, and support management in upholding a strong culture of compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in LLB and/or commercial law with governance/compliance focus.
• Postgraduate risk/compliance qualification strengthens candidacy.
• Professional compliance credentials (CAMS/CGISA) viewed favourably.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the firm's compliance governance framework incl. policies, procedures and registers.
• Advise on FICA, POPIA, PAIA; manage client due diligence and high-risk reviews.
• Oversee monitoring, investigations, SARs, and regulatory submissions.
• Perform risk assessments; monitor regulatory developments and changes.
• Lead reviews, audits, inspections and remediation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training, reporting and awareness programs.

Skills

FICA/AML regulatory knowledge

Analytical & investigative skills

Report writing & policy drafting

Communication & stakeholder management

Judgment, integrity & confidentiality

Planning, organisational & project mgm

Independent leadership of initiatives

Advanced Microsoft Office

Education

LLB

BCom Law

BCom Governance and Compliance

Postgraduate qualification in Risk, Governance, Compliance, or Law

Certified Compliance Practitioner (CAMS, CGISA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

PH Attorneys in Bloemfontein seeks an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to lead our Compliance Team. You will coordinate governance, regulatory compliance, AML/FICA, privacy compliance, monitoring, training, and reporting within a dynamic legal environment.

You will maintain and enhance the firm's compliance framework, manage regulatory obligations, provide advisory services, lead reviews and investigations, and support management in upholding a strong culture of compliance.