Head of Compliance and Regulations

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Black Pen Recruitment Full time

Our client is looking for a Head of Compliance and Regulation. This role plays a key role in the development, implementation and execution of a risk management and compliance strategy. The Regulatory & Compliance Lead supports their clients Head of Legal on any relevant compliance related issues and ensures that the company complies with all relevant regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Workplace: Remote 

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Report: General Manager

Requirements

  • Minimum of 4 – 6 years in a legal, regulatory, risk, or compliance role in crypto, payments & financial services
  • Deep knowledge of compliance laws and regulations for Crypto and Payments/Money
  • Movement (domestic and cross border) in developing markets.
  • Proven track record of developing compliance/regulatory strategies in markets where regulation is developing particularly with regards to Crypto.
  • General knowledge of applicable global payments, crypto and data compliance regulation e.g., MiCA, Payments, and open banking regulations
  • Experience dealing with relevant regulators; ability to develop relationships with relevant regulators across jurisdiction
  • Ability to work both independently and collaborate with team members
  • Excellent management and organisational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional and cross-border team
  • Experience with compliance operations.

Advantageous

  • Startup Fintech experience
  • Direct experience in Middle East, African and Asian financial service and crypt markets
  • Professional certificate - e.g., Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) is a plus
  • other compliance-related certification(s) from an accredited institution

Responsibilities 

  • Master a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which they operate, including monitoring of any changes and developments.
  • Manage and navigate the regulator interaction for their jurisdictions including license applications, engagement and reporting.
  • Assist the Head of Legal in the implementation of policies and procedures for managing and mitigating operational and compliance risks related to the business.
  • Develop and maintain up to date compliance framework, documentation and policies related to the organisation's compliance activities, and monitor the adherence to such policies.
  • Overseeing KYC / customer due diligence on an on-going basis and providing AML support for transactions, including assessing any high-risk exposures.
  • Provide technical guidance to the business on relevant regulatory changes that impact our compliance program and collaborate with internal teams to identify steps necessary to mitigate regulatory risks.
  • Work collaboratively with external advisors, consultants and service providers responsible for certain aspects of their compliance program, on a day-to-day basis.

Additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

  • Acting as the Data Protection Officer with responsibility for advising and monitoring data protection requirements in line with local regulatory requirements;
  • Acting as Money Laundering Reporting Officer for each regulated entity

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