Key Individual
Key Individual
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23-05-2025
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23-05-2025
Job Description
About Wahed:
Wahed is a global investing platform with a mission to reduce financial inequality and exclusion through valuesbased Shariahcompliant financial solutions. Headquartered in New York we provide digital investment services to retail clients across multiple international markets. We are building the future of ethical financetransparent inclusive and accessible to everyone. As we launch our presence in South Africa were looking for purposedriven professionals to join our fastgrowing digitalfirst startup. At Wahed you will find a collaborative global culture bold vision and the opportunity to build something that truly matters.
Job Brief:
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable Key Individual (KI) to support the successful launch and expansion of Waheds investment business in South addition to overseeing the regulatory responsibilities of our licensed FSP this role will play a handson part in broader business functions including Operations KYC Marketing and Sales.
You will be instrumental in setting up our South African entity onboarding financial advisors driving early growth and ensuring our services meet both FSCA compliance and Waheds global ethical standards. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup environment understands the financial services landscape and is passionate about delivering inclusive Shariahcompliant investment solutions.
Job Description:
- Act as the approved Key Individual (KI) under FSCA requirements for a Category I FSP
- Lead the endtoend setup of compliance infrastructure onboarding of representatives and engagement with the FSCA
- Ensure full compliance with FAIS and FSCA regulations including the General Code of Conduct Fit and Proper requirements and CPD standards
- Oversee daytoday compliance and governance functions including internal controls advice monitoring and reporting
- Collaborate with global teams to adapt Waheds compliance systems KYC protocols and digital tools to the South African market
- Contribute to the development and execution of local marketing community engagement and sales strategies
- Support the hiring training and development of financial advisors and operational staff
- Provide compliance oversight on customer communications digital content and local campaigns
- Participate in partner onboarding and relationship management with product providers and vendors
- Help shape productmarket fit by sharing market feedback with product and strategy teams
- Respond to regulatory and client complaints manage FSCA audits and correspondence
- Be a key ambassador of Waheds values and ethical finance mission in the South African ecosystem
Job Specification:
- Minimum NQF Level 5 qualification in a Financial Servicesrelated field
- Minimum 3 years experience managing or overseeing a licensed FSP
- Approved FSCA Key Individual for a Category I FSP
- RE1 and RE5 certifications
- Class of Business (COB) training (Life and/or ShortTerm Insurance) unless exempt
- CPD requirements must be met and maintained
- Experience in compliance operational setup or launch environments within startups fintech or investment platforms
- Familiarity with KYC onboarding and AML processes
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Knowledge of or a passion for Shariahcompliant and ethical investing
- Ability to work flexibly across departments (compliance operations sales marketing) in a startup environment
- Valid drivers license and own transport
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Full-Time
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