Junior Compliance Officer
Sable International
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Have a bachelors degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field
- Have previous experience in compliance, risk management, or related field
- Have a strong understanding of regulatory requirements (Financial Regulations, Data Privacy and Security Laws (AML, GDPR and POPIA) and compliance principles
- Have excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and policies
- Are structured, diligent, and proactive with a strong ability to problem-solve
- Are methodical, patient, and reliable, with strong attention to detail
- Have great organisational skills and work well in a high-pressure environment
- Have an excellent command of the English language
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team and independently where necessary
- Are computer literate, particularly in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Have previous experience working in the foreign exchange and online payments space
- Assisting with new client screening and cross-checking (KYC and FICA documentation)
- Assisting with following up and responding to new business inquiries; assisting clients with compliance
- Supporting ongoing client screening and cross-checking and monitoring of changes in profiles and behaviours of clientele
- Assisting with ongoing compliance risk mitigation based on requirements of onshore and offshore legal requirements such as those imposed on the business through the FAIS act and AML regulations
- Constantly learning and keeping abreast of changes in the regulatory environment and working with the manager to ensure that the department remains at the forefront of compliance and fraud risk management in a constantly changing industry
- Assisting in developing and updating compliance manuals, guidelines, and other relevant documents as needed
- Ensuring that all compliance documentation is easily accessible and up to date for internal audits and regulatory inspections
- Supporting the process of conducting regular compliance reviews and assessments to ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Assisting with the development and delivery of compliance training programs for employees to ensure awareness and understanding of relevant compliance requirements
- Working with and advising our senior compliance officer regarding changes and improvements in the compliance and risk policies, procedures, and systems of the department. Consistently strengthening the compliance function of the department
- Customer Service - exceeding customer expectations
- Generating reports on compliance activities and findings for senior compliance officer to review
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