Senior Compliance Officer

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 is seeking an experienced, motivated, and professional Senior Compliance Officer to lead our Compliance Team in Bloemfontein.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional to lead and coordinate compliance governance, regulatory compliance, anti-money laundering (AML/FICA), privacy compliance, compliance monitoring, training, and regulatory reporting activities within a dynamic legal environment.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for maintaining and enhancing the firm's compliance frameworks, managing regulatory obligations, providing compliance advisory services, leading compliance reviews and investigations, and supporting management in maintaining a strong culture of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the firm's compliance governance framework, including policies, procedures, registers, and regulatory obligations.
• Provide expert advice on FICA, POPIA, PAIA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Manage client due diligence, high-risk client reviews, enhanced due diligence processes, and compliance approvals.
• Oversee compliance monitoring activities, investigations, suspicious transaction reporting, and regulatory submissions.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and monitor emerging regulatory developments and legislative changes.
• Lead compliance reviews, audits, regulatory inspections, and remediation initiatives.
• Develop and deliver compliance training, awareness programmes, and management reporting.
• Engage with regulators, auditors, service providers, and internal stakeholders on compliance-related matters.
• Support strategic projects and continuously improve the firm's compliance culture and control environment.

Qualifications

• LLB
• BCom Law
• BCom Governance and Compliance
• Postgraduate qualification in Risk, Governance, Compliance, or Law
• Certified Compliance Practitioner, CAMS, CGISA, or other relevant professional qualification will be advantageous

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years' relevant compliance experience.
• Experience within a law firm, financial services environment, fiduciary practice, banking institution, auditing firm, or regulated industry will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in FICA/AML compliance, regulatory compliance, compliance monitoring, and policy development.
• Experience dealing with regulators, audits, inspections, and compliance investigations.

Skills and Competencies

• Grounded knowledge of FICA, AML requirements, POPIA, PAIA, and related regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and investigative abilities.
• Strong report writing and policy drafting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound judgement and decision-making capability.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead compliance initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English is essential.
• Fluency in Afrikaans will be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of compliance, governance, regulatory, and legal matters.
• Opportunity to influence and strengthen the firm's compliance framework.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career growth and development opportunities.