Rapyd Compliance Officer/ Money Laundering Officer - South Africa 

South Africa, Western Cape, George 

479023568

This is truly the Moment for Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement standards and procedures to ensure that the compliance programs throughout the region are effective and efficient in identifying, preventing, detecting, and correcting noncompliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies
• Monitor and operationalize the day-to-day implementation of the Moment compliance program within the region
• Complete AML transaction monitoring and making appropriate recommendations where necessary
• Prepare and submit SARs in accordance with applicable regulations as well as receive, review and maintain a record of internal SARs
• Prepare and submit applicable compliance AML reports to the relevant agencies
• Act as the regulator and LEA contact/liaison point for the region as well as handle LEA, regulatory and Counterparty enquiries.
• Submit monthly/quarterly/annual reports on all regional compliance activities to the CCO
• Assist the CCO in driving a culture of Compliance in the region
• Assist the CCO in preparation for internal and external compliance audits
• Independent testing, monitoring and analysis to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory and internal standards

• At least 7 years in compliance and 3+ years in a comparable role in payments, financials services, or a related industry
• Strong knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF regulations, rules and guidance as well as up to date understanding of the region
• Bachelor’s Degree required in a relevant discipline, such as Law, Economics, Forensic Accounting, Risk Management, Finance, etc.
• Experience in a fast-paced tech environment
• Lives in or authorized to work in South Africa
• Relevant professional certification is a plus
• Experience in Risk management is a plus