Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FiveWest Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year

About FiveWest

FiveWest is a licensed financial services provider. We provide innovative fintech solutions, including OTC trading, a crypto payment gateway, custodial services, and more. Our mission is to reshape the financial ecosystem by connecting banks and blockchain infrastructure onto a single platform.

Role Overview

FiveWest is seeking a highly competent and proactive Compliance Officer with proven experience supporting an FSP under South African regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of compliance obligations applicable to fintech, payments, and crypto-asset service providers. You will work closely with the team to ensure regulatory adherence, maintain robust controls, and support the business in navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and implement FiveWest's compliance framework in line with here relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of internal processes to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, internal policies and industry best practice.
  • Develop, review, and update compliance policies, procedures, and manuals.
  • Assist in preparing and submitting statutory and regulatory reports.
  • Perform client and counterparty due diligence, enhanced due diligence, sanctions screening, and ongoing monitoring.
  • Support the development and enhancement of FiveWest's risk management and compliance control environment.
  • Conduct compliance training and awareness sessions for internal teams.
  • Identify regulatory developments impacting the business and assist in interpreting and implementing required changes.
  • Collaborate with external compliance practitioners, auditors, and regulatory bodies where necessary.
  • Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and remediation activities.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, registers, and record-keeping in accordance with FSP obligations.

Requirements

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Law, Compliance, Risk Management, or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3–5 years' compliance experience within a Financial Services Provider (FSP) environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of FICA, FAIS, AML/CFT obligations, and FSCA regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience in the fintech, payments, or crypto-asset space advantageous.
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and reporting skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.
  • Must be based in Cape Town and willing to work from FiveWest's Foreshore office on a regular basis.

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