Compliance Officer, Cape Town

Purpose of the role: to ensure compliance with legal obligations and support implementing changes related to regulatory requirements in South Africa and subsidiarily in Nigeria.Responsibilities and Key Activities·ensuring compliance of Company operations with laws,·monitoring changes in laws relating to Company operations, ·managing relations with regulators & acquiring banks, ·coordinating audits carried out at the Company by supervision authorities,·expressing opinions on new products and services in respect of Compliance requirements, ·expressing opinions on communication directed to Company’s customers, ·participating in drafting of agreements for products and services offered by the Company,·consulting procedures drafted by other units and making recommendations to them, as well as keeping the register of internal regulations applicable at the Company,·exercising control over following by Company employees of internal regulations and values applicable at the Company,·educating Company employees in Compliance requirements, in particular in the scope of counteracting money laundering and terrorism financing·executing of obligations resulting from anti-money laundering and terrorist financing policyQualifications and ExperienceEntry-level Requirements·3 year’s experience in compliance or legal in a financial institutionProfessional Requirementsstrong knowledge & understanding of the payment or financial services industries, in particular supervision laws applicable to payment service providers.Skills and Knowledge:·Knowledge of MS OFFICE;·English knowledge on the professional level;·Ability to work in a team;·Communication skills;·Ability of analytical thinking, creativity and consistency in action;·Ability to mediate in problem situations;Behavioral Competences: ·Ability to be willing to take action to address needs without being requested to do so.·Acknowledging diverse opinions, addressing relevant concerns, minimizing conflict, promoting harmony.·Ability to identify and set priorities, plan and effectively allocate appropriate resources.Ability to work well under pressure