Senior Risk Officer

Business Restructuring Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance solutions firm seeks an Experienced Senior Risk Officer in Pretoria. This strategic role involves overseeing compliance across multiple engagements, conducting risk assessments, and mentoring junior staff in a mission-driven environment dedicated to real compliance impact. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth and learning

Competitive remuneration with performance-linked incentives

Qualifications

• 5–7 years relevant experience in AML/CFT-focused compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FIC Act and FATF Recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience with due diligence and RMCP drafting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as appointed Risk Officer for designated clients.
• Develop and maintain RMCPs aligned with regulations.
• Conduct and supervise comprehensive risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Risk profiling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management

Job description

Business Restructuring Solutions ("BRS") has partnered with regpx (Pty) Ltd, a specialist compliance firm dedicated to helping accountable institutions fulfil their obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC Act) and related Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) frameworks.

regpx (Pty) Ltd offers tailored, practical compliance solutions aligned with operational realities, including designing and implementing risk management frameworks, customer due diligence (CDD), transaction monitoring systems, and internal controls for ongoing regulatory compliance.

BRS and regpx combines deep regulatory expertise with hands-on execution to help clients navigate complex compliance landscapes without compromising efficiency. All solutions are actionable, scalable, and aligned with best practices. We are looking for an Experienced Senior Risk Officer to join the team.

Position Overview

• The Senior Risk Officer is a strategic and operational leadership role responsible for overseeing compliance across multiple client engagements.
• The role includes direct regulatory interaction, development of RMCPs, conducting risk assessments, overseeing due diligence, and serving as the designated risk officer for specific clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the appointed Risk Officer for designated clients or guide internal appointees.
• Develop, implement, and maintain RMCPs aligned with Section 42 of the FIC Act.
• Conduct and supervise entity-level and individual-level risk assessments.
• Review CDD documentation, onboarding workflows, and record-keeping practices.
• Perform financial due diligence, analysing key ratios and financial statements.
• Conduct transactional and account analysis to identify irregularities.
• Compile, vet, and review due diligence reports.
• Lead engagements with regulators such as the FIC and FSCA.
• Develop compliance tools, templates, and internal resources.
• Stay current with regulatory and industry changes.
• Establish enhanced due diligence (EDD) policies and procedures.
• Facilitate AML/CFT training programmes.
• Mentor junior team members and support internal capability building.
• Leverage analytics to identify, manage, and mitigate compliance risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, Risk Management, or related field (postgraduate preferred).
• 5–7 years’ relevant experience in AML/CFT-focused compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the FIC Act and FATF Recommendations
• Demonstrated experience with due diligence, risk profiling, and RMCP drafting.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to simplify complex regulatory topics.
• Experience in training, mentoring, and professional presentations.
• Skilled in conducting interviews and presenting findings

What we offer

• A mission-driven environment focused on enabling real compliance impact.
• A leadership role in a growing firm with national reach and a diverse client base.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning
• Competitive remuneration with performance-linked incentives

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

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