Job Description

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