Cape Town City Centre: Fund Operations Specialist

Reputable investment house’s fund operations team seeks a qualified CA(SA) candidate with to join a specialist team with a focus on AML, FATCA, CRS etc regulations on the institutional client operations space. Why join this team? Be part of a specialised team ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple regions Contribute to strengthening operational excellence and risk controls across institutional operations Engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders, auditors, and clients at a senior level What you will be doing: Ensure new and updated legislation is understood and implemented across operational teams Implement and maintain controls and processes for AML, FATCA, CRS, POPIA, complaints and errors Report on compliance statuses, including AML, suspicious transactions, FATCA, productivity and service metrics Develop team members and ensure process documents remain updated Build and maintain strong client relationships; respond to enquiries accurately and timeously Coordinate with auditors and internal stakeholders for ISAE3402 updates and completion Act as the point person for compliance and regulatory queries from the business Review control environments, ownership, and special‑consideration sign‑offs for client information Perform transaction anomaly and cash‑threshold reporting Analyse daily client screening results; check databases against sanctions and terrorism lists Implement controls ensuring complete and up‑to‑date data Perform FATCA/CRS reporting to relevant tax authorities Identify non‑compliance risks or data quality issues and escalate appropriately Ensure team training needs are met, including onboarding and refresher training Interpret CRM flows; support design and implementation of automated workflows for client risk profiling Perform data‑quality CAATs Develop process notes for training and daily operational use What we are looking for: Minimum of CA(SA) qualified Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role with focus on business process and regulatory knowledge Experience in asset management regulations, particularly AML, FATCA, POPIA and CRS Strong understanding of compliance matters and ability to facilitate training and projects Excellent relationship‑building, communication and presentation skills Strong MS Word and Excel skills Ability to manage time, prioritise effectively and work independently Proven track record of delivering on initiatives Benefits and unique aspects: Exposure to multi‑region regulatory environments Opportunity to influence compliance frameworks and operational efficiency Be part of a value-driven, professional investment business If you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.