Black Pen Recruitment

Russian Speaking Junior Compliance Research Specialist (Fintech/Payments)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Our client is a Cape Town-based shared services company supporting a group of financial services and fintech businesses. The organisation provides regulatory compliance, HR, IT, and operational support, with a strong focus on enabling secure, compliant, and efficient payment and cross border remittance services.



This is an entry-level role suited to a detail-oriented individual looking to build a career in compliance within the fintech and financial services sector. The successful candidate will support the compliance function across transaction monitoring, client due diligence, regulatory research, and compliance reporting.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Workplace Hybrid (3 days in office - Mondays, Thursdays, and one additional day)

Location: Cape Town

Occasional weekend work required

Department: Compliance

Reporting Line: Head of Risk and Compliance

Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Good research and analytical skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • High level of integrity and professionalism
  • Interest in compliance, AML, CTF, and regulatory frameworks
  • Early-career professional or graduate with an interest in financial services compliance
  • Eager to learn and develop within a regulated fintech environment
  • Comfortable working with data, documentation, and structured processes
  • Fluency in Russian (Written and Spoken)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct transaction monitoring and screening, flagging suspicious activity
  • Perform KYC and ongoing due diligence (ODD) checks and maintain client records
  • Support Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) file preparation
  • Assist with compliance testing, audits, and reporting
  • Conduct research on sanctions, adverse media, and politically exposed persons (PEPs)
  • Maintain accurate compliance documentation and tracking logs
  • Provide administrative and research support to the compliance team

Additional Notes

  • This role offers strong learning and development opportunities within a growing fintech environment
  • Exposure to global compliance practices and cross-border payments operations
Black Pen Recruitment

About Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment is the leading recruitment agency in fintech and cryptocurrency across Africa. From our headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa, we've been at the forefront of specialised recruitment since 2012, carving out a distinct niche in the landscape of financial technology. Our success story is rooted in our ability to identify top-tier talent and match them with leading companies in the industry. With over 180 clients worldwide and over 120,000 candidates in our database, we've built partnerships with Startups, Scale-ups, SMEs, and Corporates, driving growth and innovation every step of the way. We have also expanded our reach into key sectors including e-Commerce, Digital Banking, SaaS, Tech, and Travel/Tourism.

Black Pen Recruitment stands as a dedicated partner in growing your team, with over a decade of experience. Driven by a vision to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity in the growing fintech and cryptocurrency sectors, we've built a formidable team of internationally trained recruiters who share a passion for excellence and dedication. With a strategic presence in Malta, we have established a global footprint, nurturing relationships with clients worldwide. Our journey has been defined by navigating the frontier of finance and technology, driving excellence in every partnership we forge.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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