Compliance Officer/MLRO, Cape Town

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About the Role This is a senior, hands‑on compliance leadership role where the successful candidate will act as the primary Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the South Africa business.

The role carries full responsibility for AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, risk, and governance, with direct engagement with senior management, regulators, and TMF Group Compliance. The position requires strong local regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently within a regulated professional services environment.

Key Responsibilities Compliance&AML Leadership

Act as the

Compliance Officer and MLRO

for the South Africa business.

Own and manage the

AML/CFT framework , including KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.

Receive, assess, and manage

suspicious activity/transaction reports (SARs/STRs)

and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Regulatory&Governance Oversight

Ensure compliance with

South African regulatory requirements , including

FICA, FAIS, FSCA regulations , and other applicable financial services laws.

Maintain strong, professional relationships with

regulators, auditors, and external authorities .

Support the Managing Director in maintaining the

legal entity governance framework .

Develop, implement, and maintain

AML, Compliance, Risk, and Governance policies and procedures

in line with local regulations and TMF Group standards.

Advise the

Board and senior management

on compliance, AML, and risk-related matters, escalating issues where required.

Work with Group teams to embed the

Enterprise Risk Management framework

locally.

Training&Reporting

Support and deliver

AML and compliance training

(induction and ongoing) for employees.

Prepare and submit

regular compliance and AML reports

to the Board and Group Compliance, including:

Regulatory updates

Breaches or incidents

Audit findings and remediation progress

Regulatory interactions and inspections

Key Requirements Experience&Knowledge

Minimum 5 years’ experience in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Legal within a financial services or professional services environment.

Strong working knowledge of

South African AML and regulatory frameworks , including

FICA, FAIS, and FSCA requirements .

Proven experience interacting with regulators and auditors.

Solid understanding of AML/CFT principles, KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Compliance or AML‑related professional qualifications are an advantage.

Must be eligible and capable of registering as a Compliance Officer with the FSCA and completing required regulatory exams.

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