About the position
Our client, a leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Compliance Administrator who will support the compliance function by assisting with the implementation, monitoring, and maintenance of the company's compliance framework.
The role is responsible for conducting due diligence processes, monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, supporting reporting obligations, and assisting with compliance training and awareness initiatives.
This is a junior to intermediate role requiring previous experience in KYC, FICA, and due diligence processes within a regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Due Diligence and Compliance Monitoring
- Conduct Know Your Customer (KYC), Customer Due Diligence (CDD), and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews.
- Review and assess customer and third-party documentation against regulatory and internal requirements.
- Ensure all due diligence records are accurate, complete, and maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist with Biller and Network onboarding audits and ongoing monitoring activities.
- Conduct compliance case reviews and compliance monitoring activities.
- Perform mini-audits and compliance checks to assess adherence to internal
- policies, procedures, and regulatory obligations.
- Assist with monitoring the implementation of the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP).
- Responding to due diligence requests from third parties, including banks, payment networks, regulators, and business partners, by compiling, coordinating, and submitting the required documentation and information in an accurate and timely manner.
Compliance Administration and Reporting
- Maintain compliance registers, records, and supporting documentation.
- Prepare compliance reports and information requests for regulators, business partners, banks, and other third parties.
- Assist with regulatory submissions and reporting requirements.
- Monitor and manage compliance-related communications and queries.
- Escalate compliance concerns and potential risks where appropriate.
Policy, Training and Remediation
- Assist with reviewing and updating compliance policies and procedures.
- Support the implementation of remedial actions arising from compliance reviews, audits, or regulatory findings.
- Assist with compliance awareness and training initiatives across the business.
- Help promote a culture of compliance and regulatory awareness.
General Compliance Support
- Liaise with internal stakeholders regarding compliance requirements.
- Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and third-party reviews.
- Support the Compliance Manager with ad hoc compliance projects and
- administrative duties.
Essential minimum qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Relevant qualification in Compliance, Risk Management, Law, AML / KYC or a related field.
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a compliance, KYC, FICA, risk, or administrative role.
- Sound understanding of FICA, AML legislation, and related regulatory requirements.
- Experience conducting CDD and EDD reviews.
- Experience assessing documentation against regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of corporate structures, beneficial ownership requirements, and third-party due diligence processes.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Advantageous
- Experience within financial services, fintech, payments, banking, or another regulated industry.
- Experience with regulatory reporting and compliance monitoring programmes.
- Own reliable transport.
General:
- We are committed to fair and inclusive hiring. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
- Preference may be given in line with our client’s Employment Equity plan and applicable legislation.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in South Africa at the time of application.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 30 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Please include your current remuneration (CTC), salary expectation, and notice period (optional but helpful for screening).
- By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA.
Desired Skills:
- Due Diligence
- FICA
- Financial Compliance
- Know Your Customer (KYC)
- Microsoft Office
- Regulatory Reporting
- Risk Management
