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Financial Crime Compliance Officer required in Cape Town.
Are you a meticulous compliance professional with expertise in AML/CFT and financial crime prevention? Our client is seeking a proactive Financial Crime Compliance Officer to develop and implement robust compliance programmes, conduct risk assessments, and ensure adherence to financial crime regulations across the organisation.
Location: Woodstock, Cape Town.
Salary: R50 000 – R60 000 per month.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Compliance, or related field
- Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in AML/CFT compliance, financial crime, or regulatory compliance
- Strong knowledge of FICA, POCA, FIC guidance notes, and financial crime legislation
- Experience in a law firm, financial services, or regulated environment
- Proficiency in AML compliance software and systems
- Advanced MS Excel skills and ability to analyse complex data
- ACAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification (preferred)
- Understanding of sanctions, PEP screening, and transaction monitoring
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of King IV Code and corporate governance principles (advantageous)
- Experience with due diligence and KYC/CDD procedures (advantageous)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain AML/CFT compliance policies and procedures
- Conduct financial crime risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Monitor transactions and suspicious activity for reporting to the FIC
- Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and know-your-customer (KYC) reviews
- Screen clients and third parties against sanctions lists and PEP databases
- Prepare and file suspicious transaction reports (STRs) with regulatory authorities
- Manage ongoing customer risk monitoring and transaction analysis
- Conduct compliance audits and internal control assessments
- Provide compliance training to staff and manage awareness programmes
- Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and law enforcement agencies
- Maintain comprehensive compliance documentation and audit trails
- Monitor regulatory changes and ensure organisational compliance updates
- Investigate potential breaches and implement corrective actions
- Prepare compliance reports for management and the Board
- Support the Chief Compliance Officer with governance and regulatory matters