Financial Crime Compliance Officer

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Financial Crime Compliance Officer based in Cape Town, sought by a client of FROGG Recruitment. The position involves developing and implementing robust compliance programmes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to financial crime regulations across the organisation. **What you will do** * 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 **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 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) **Who should apply** A meticulous and proactive compliance professional with expertise in AML/CFT and financial crime prevention, who is capable of developing and implementing robust compliance programmes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring adherence to financial crime regulations across an organisation. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/it-computer/other-it-computer/western-cape/financial-crime-compliance-officer-id-7556020 Source: jobmail

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• At least 4 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel

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