Senior Compliance Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health insurance

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory adherence and risk management for expanding operations. This fully remote role requires deep knowledge of financial regulations, policy development, and risk mitigation to ensure legal alignment and ethical conduct from anywhere you work.

Lead compliance initiatives, guide staff, and manage inquiries, examinations, and reporting. A strategic, results-driven professional will drive the compliance framework forward.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Extensive knowledge of national and international financial regulations and frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance strategies in complex environments.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills, with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies across all business units.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, including AML, KYC, data privacy, and consumer protection laws.
• Manage regulatory inquiries, examinations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and training to staff on compliance matters and ethical conduct.
• Investigate and resolve compliance breaches and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory adherence and risk management for their expanding operations, operating in a fully remote capacity. This crucial position demands a deep understanding of financial regulations, robust policy development, and effective risk mitigation strategies. You will lead compliance efforts, ensuring that all business activities align with legal requirements and industry best practices, contributing significantly to the company's reputation and operational integrity from anywhere you choose to work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies across all business units.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and compliance audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Ensure adherence to relevant financial regulations, including AML, KYC, data privacy, and consumer protection laws.
• Manage regulatory inquiries, examinations, and reporting requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and training to staff on compliance matters and ethical conduct.
• Investigate and resolve compliance breaches and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or risk management within the financial services industry.
• Extensive knowledge of national and international financial regulations and frameworks.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance strategies in complex environments.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills , with strong written and verbal communication.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible remote working arrangement, offering unparalleled work-life balance.
• Generous allowance for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to significantly impact the compliance framework of a forward-thinking organization.