Job Description

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to kickstart your career in fintech compliance? We're looking for a motivated Junior Risk & Compliance Officer to join our team.

Role Purpose

To support the Risk and Compliance function in ensuring that the company operates within the legal and regulatory framework. The role includes assisting with risk assessments, compliance monitoring, reporting, documentation, staff training initiatives, and supporting fraud and AML/KYC etc. activities.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Monitoring - identify/assess risks, monitor indicators, update risk register, support framework

Risk Assessment - support risk assessments on new products, services, or partners

Risk Mitigation - monitor mitigation activities and update documentation

Compliance Monitoring - onboarding compliance, conduct due diligence checks, monitor transactions, escalate suspicious activity support audits, maintain calendar, track remediation

Regulatory Support - ensure compliance, support certifications

Policy & Training Support - draft/update policies, organize staff training & awareness

Reporting & Documentation - prepare committee & management reports, maintain records (CSIRT/cyber risk)

General Administration - labour relations support, administrative tasks

What We're Looking For

Qualification: BComm Law, BComm (Risk Mgmt) or BComm (Business Mgmt)

Experience: Internship or 1 year experience in compliance or risk support role preferably in fintech or financial services is an advantage

Regulatory Knowledge: Basic knowledge of SA frameworks

Tools/Systems: Excel proficiency, knowledge of Zoho and/or risk mgmt. is an advantage

Attributes: English proficiency, detail-oriented, analytical, strong administrative, collaborative skills, strong communication skills.

Ready to take the next step in your career and grow with us in the fintech world!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20000,00 - R25000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

What interests you regarding risk audits and assessments? Do you have your own driver's license and your own vehicle? Have you completed any risk certification other than your degree?
Education:

Bachelors (Required)
Language:

English and Afrikaans (Required)
Location:

Stellenbosch, Western Cape (Required)
Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/10/30