Cape Town City Centre: Compliance Officer & MLRO

A well-established fiduciary and corporate services organisation is seeking a diligent and experienced Compliance Officer to join their Cape Town office. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in ensuring that both local and global operations adhere to legal, regulatory and internal governance standards. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the compliance framework for South African and associated offshore operations. • Monitor and interpret regulatory changes (e.g., POPIA, FICA, AML, FATCA/CRS) and ensure appropriate implementation. • Conduct risk assessments and compliance audits; identify non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions. • Develop, implement and maintain internal compliance policies and procedures in line with industry best practice. • Collaborate with legal, operations, finance and others to ensure governance, controls and reporting mechanisms are robust. • Oversee onboarding of new clients or entities, ensuring compliance checks, due diligence and documentation are completed. • Manage regulatory filings, licence renewals, registers and relationships with regulators. • Provide training and support to staff on compliance matters; promote a culture of integrity and governance. • Prepare periodic compliance reports and present findings to senior management. Minimum Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk, Business Administration or a related field. • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a compliance, regulatory or governance role (preferably in fiduciary/trust/corporate services). • Professional compliance certification or qualification recognised in South Africa (e.g., CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent). • Deep knowledge of South African and offshore regulatory regimes (companies/trusts/funds) and financial crime prevention frameworks. • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English; Afrikaans will be advantageous. • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. • A valid driver’s licence and willingness to attend periodic on-site meetings and offshore jurisdiction interactions. Personal Attributes • High level of professional integrity and ethical standards. • Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented. • Capable of working independently and collaboratively across multi-jurisdictional teams. • Comfortable with change, regulatory complexity and handling sensitive information with discretion. Location & Start Date Cape Town (office-based). Immediate start preferred or as soon as feasible for the right candidate.