Black Pen Recruitment

Senior Compliance Administrator: Level 1 – Shared Services (Banking / Financial Services / Fintech)

Black Pen Recruitment  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Our client is a South African shared services entity providing operational and compliance support. The function operates within a regulated banking environment, supporting cross-border payments and financial activity, with a strong focus on AML, compliance controls, and audit readiness.



The Compliance Administrator (Level 1) is responsible for executing day-to-day compliance and AML activities in support of Clarency’s regulatory framework.

This is a non-decision-making role operating strictly at Level 1, focused on:

  • Execution
  • Documentation
  • Monitoring
  • Escalation

All regulatory decisions, approvals, and MLRO responsibilities remain with our client.

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent

Location: South Africa

Workplace: Onsite
Working Days: Sunday – Thursday

Requirements

  • 4–7 years’ experience in:Compliance , AML / Financial Crime, Risk within banking or financial services
  • Experience in regulated environments is essential
  • Strong understanding of: AML/CFT frameworks, CDD / EDD processes and Sanctions screening and monitoring
  • Exposure to compliance monitoring tools and systems
  • High level of integrity and professional independence
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent documentation and record-keeping skills
  • Ability to work within structured compliance frameworks
  • Process-driven and disciplined
  • Comfortable operating without decision-making authority
  • Strong escalation mindset
  • Able to work in a highly controlled, audit-focused environment

Responsibilities

  • Execute compliance monitoring across payments and onboarding processes
  • Support AML/CFT activities, including preparation of CDD and EDD files
  • Perform Level 1 sanctions screening reviews and escalate findings
  • Maintain accurate compliance records and audit trails
  • Assist in regulatory reporting preparation
  • Conduct internal compliance testing and checks
  • Support audit and regulatory inspection readiness
  • Assist with compliance training coordination and rollout

Control Framework

  • Operates strictly as Level 1 compliance (execution layer)
  • No authority to: File Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Make regulatory decisions, Approve compliance outcomes
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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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