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)

• 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