Compliance Officer

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a fast-growing technology company offering innovative cross-border and liquidity solutions. With regulatory compliance at the core of their business they are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Compliance Officer to support their UK Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO).

Role Overview

As a Senior Compliance Officer you will play a key role in safeguarding the business against financial crime and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will act as the MLROs right-hand person responsible for day-to-day compliance operations including customer onboarding KYC checks and transaction monitoring.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 3-5 years compliance experience who is eager to take on more responsibility within a fintech environment and ultimately lead a Compliance team

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Workplace: Remote

Requirements

5 years of compliance experience ideally in fintech remittances or financial services.
Hands-on experience with KYC onboarding and transaction monitoring systems.
Detail-oriented organised and able to handle multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and grow within the role.

Nice to have

ACAMS certification (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)
Degree in Law Business or a related field
In-depth knowledge of UK Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks
Strong understanding of UK AML regulations and FCA requirements.

Responsibilities

Support the MLRO in all aspects of compliance oversight.
Carry out customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) checks for onboarding from time
Support responses to RFIs from banking partners
Perform ongoing KYC reviews and ensure customer records remain up-to-date
Conduct transaction monitoring escalate suspicious activity and assist with SAR preparation.
Assist with internal compliance reporting audit preparation and regulator requests.
Help maintain and update compliance policies and procedures in line with UK regulations.
Provide first-line compliance support to internal teams ensuring queries are resolved promptly.
Stay informed on regulatory developments affecting the fintech and payments industry.

Benefits

Opportunity to grow into a more senior compliance role.
Exposure to an international fintech environment - they have offices in Ghana Nigeria US Hong Kong Canada Cameroon and Egypt
Supportive and collaborative team culture.
Remote-first working