Financial Crime Compliance Officer - Frogg Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape, 22 hours ago Permanent Salary Negotiable
Financial Crime Compliance Officer
Frogg Recruitment
Cape Town, Western Cape,
Date Created : 22 hours ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Salary Negotiable
Financial Crime Compliance Officer 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.
Salary: Competitive package, depending on experience
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)
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
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