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Regional Compliance Officer (Managing Risk / Regulatory Standards / Due Diligence) – Johannesburg, South Africa - Johannesburg

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Reference Number: MTBSRCO Job Description: Our client in the private equity space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Regional Compliance Officer to join their team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing compliance risk and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. If you are a dedicated professional with a strong background in compliance and risk management, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: Develop and implement compliance initiatives and programs to meet legal, licensing, and regulatory obligations. Provide compliance advice to the Board, Management, and employees. Collaborate with internal departments, regulators, authorities, and external service providers to resolve compliance issues. Monitor business activities to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and internal procedures. Enforce anti-money laundering (AML) standards and assess unusual or suspicious transactions. Design and implement training programs to promote a positive compliance culture within the company. Conduct reviews of client files for risk profiling and update KYC Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) on Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) clients. Prepare reports to the Board of Directors on compliance and anti-money laundering matters. Manage and oversee the governance process. Analyze and investigate cases of internal Suspicious Transaction Reporting (STR). Make decisions on whether a suspicious transaction should be reported. Prepare and file STR reports to local authorities. Log and file STR cases. Manage information and reports to/from regulatory authorities. Apprise the Board of any STR reports filed with regulatory authorities. Implement and perform additional related controls. Provide guidance to employees on STR-related matters. Requirements: Possess competency requirements applicable to all FSPs. Operational ability applicable to FSPs Appropriate level of knowledge on the legal and regulatory requirements affecting the company. Apply knowledge to practical solutions in making recommendations to cater for both the regulatory requirements and the needs of the business. Communicate at all levels including with the regulators and other stakeholders. Analyse information, investigate and propose solutions ensuring appropriate procedures are formulated and followed. Interact with staff at all levels and influence policy and decision-making at the highest level, ensuring it reflects compliance requirements. Establish solid working relationships with senior management, risk management and the regulator. Qualifications: Financial standing Relevant education, qualifications and experience as per listed recognized compliance qualifications. Passed the regulatory examination. 5 years’ experience in performing a compliance or risk management function. Ability to perform relevant functions accurately, efficiently, honestly and fairly. Reputation, character, financial integrity, honesty and reliability. Meet solvency requirements as per FSP. Benefits and Contractual information: Full time position Based in Johannesburg, South Africa If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylorcaglobalint.com Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities. Matthew Taylor Recruitment Consultant CA Finance CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions. Apply Now

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