Senior Compliance Officer

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Growth opportunities

Stable environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion is seeking a seasoned Senior Compliance Officer to join our established financial services team. You will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs, perform risk assessments, and advise business units on regulatory matters.

This role requires a proactive approach, deep regulatory knowledge, and the ability to foster a culture of ethical conduct across the organization, safeguarding its reputation and operational integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of local and international financial regulations.
• Proven experience developing and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's compliance program and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential weaknesses.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise the business on their impact.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Reporting skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Law/Finance/Business Admin)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned and vigilant Senior Compliance Officer to join their established team in Centurion. In this critical role, you will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all relevant financial regulations and internal policies. You will develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs, conduct risk assessments, and provide guidance to business units on regulatory matters. This position requires a proactive approach to compliance, a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, and the ability to foster a culture of ethical conduct and integrity throughout the organization, safeguarding its reputation and operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the firm's compliance program and policies.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify potential weaknesses.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise the business on their impact.
• Investigate potential compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on compliance-related matters.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial services compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant local and international financial regulations.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and attractive bonus potential.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous leave provisions and other employee benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and specialization.
• A stable and secure working environment within a respected financial institution.