Financial Crime Compliance Officer Full Time Job

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.

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