Senior Compliance Officer

Tyron Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Compliance Officer with expertise in AML, CRS, and FATCA. This leadership role involves advising on regulatory obligations, overseeing compliance efforts, and engaging with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in financial services and strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in financial services, ideally in investment management.
• At least 5 years focused on AML compliance.
• Compliance designation with the Compliance Institute of South Africa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as MLRO for South African and international entities.
• Lead compliance efforts related to AML, CFT, and other regulations.
• Draft and execute Compliance Monitoring Plans and manage a team.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Education

Legal or Commercial undergraduate degree

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Senior Compliance Officer required in Cape Town.

We’re hiring a Senior Compliance Officer with deep expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), CRS, and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to join a high-performing assurance team in Cape Town.

This is a leadership role focused on providing expert advisory, monitoring compliance risks, and engaging directly with senior stakeholders and Board committees.

This opportunity suits a compliance professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent leadership skills, and experience within investment management or broader financial services.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for both South African and international entities.
• Lead compliance efforts related to AML, CFT, sanctions, and anti-bribery legislation across domestic and applicable foreign jurisdictions.
• Advise the business on regulatory obligations, specifically around CRS and FATCA.
• Maintain and enhance the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP).
• Draft and execute Compliance Monitoring Plans (CMPs) and Compliance Risk Management Plans.
• Oversee a small team of Compliance Officers, ensuring development, delivery, and alignment to strategic compliance objectives.
• Monitor legislative developments and proactively implement regulatory changes.
• Prepare and present reports to internal governance structures, including Board committees.
• Review training frameworks to ensure all staff meet regulatory training requirements.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships, including with regulators and industry bodies.
• Drive active participation in regulatory consultations and industry lobbying efforts.
• Maintain the Regulatory Universe and track instances of non-compliance, supporting remediation.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong knowledge of:

• Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Guidance Notes and PCCs
• CRS and FATCA legislation
• FAIS, Long-Term Insurance Act, Collective Investment Schemes Control Act, POPIA, and the Pension Funds Act
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, leadership, and communication skills
• Strategic thinking with a practical, solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently and lead a team
• Ethical, analytical, and highly organised
• Comfortable interacting with regulators and presenting at senior levels

Qualifications & Experience:

• A Legal or Commercial undergraduate degree (postgraduate advantageous)
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in financial services, ideally within investment management
• At least 5 years focused on AML compliance, including exposure to international financial crime regulations
• Hands-on experience with CRS and FATCA is highly advantageous
• Compliance designation with the Compliance Institute of South Africa preferred