AML Compliance Consultant

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape preferably. Gauteng applicants, who are suitably qualified and are able to successfully motivate why the position should rather be based in Gauteng, will also be considered.

Contract Type:                  Permanent

Job Level:                       Professional

Appointment Date:       June 2026 or as soon as available thereafter

Remuneration:               Market-related 

Reference:                     MCOMFICJun2026

The successful candidate will be appointed as a consultant regarding regulatory compliance and risk management as it pertains to the FIC Act and Anti-Money Laundering legislation. They will be responsible for the delivery of an FIC and AML regulatory compliance service offering to clients, contributing to the development of the service offering, and the building and maintenance of our client base. 

Duties will include risk identification and management, strategic and operational commentary, monitoring, and administrative functions to mitigate the risk of non-compliance with legislation and regulations.

Job Specification 

• Provide compliance and risk management services to accountable institutions and other entities by facilitating the development, establishment and maintenance of a compliance risk management process.


• Develop, implement and maintain compliance documents, policies and procedures.


• Provide guidance on anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) risks, beneficial ownership, customer due diligence (CDD), Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP), the implementation of effective controls, and the Financial Intelligence Centre and the FSCA’s risk-based supervision methodology and sanctions.


• Identify legislative risks and improve compliance awareness through risk identification, stakeholder engagement and creating strategies to effectively determine and manage the broader regulatory risk environment.


• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of procedures on the identification, reporting and resolution of compliance and regulatory issues.


• Receive, research, manage and respond timeously to client queries. Liaise with clients, prospective clients and industry role players.


• Staying informed on applicable legislation, industry developments and internal procedures


• Actively sourcing and maintaining a panel of prescribed clients. The successful candidate will spend a substantial part of their time generating leads, corresponding with prospective clients and ultimately signing up new clients.


• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and client relationships.


• Administrative functions including reporting and required recordkeeping.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to interpret and apply legislation, compliance monitoring, compliance risk identification and management, regulatory guidance, analytical reporting, policy and document development and implementation, communication, research and recordkeeping, and digital and computer literacy.


• Client relationship management, entrepreneurial mindset, effective and disciplined self-management (Function well under pressure, time management, adherence to deadlines, etc.), problem-solving and creativity, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.


• We value sales-focused professionals who can demonstrate their ability to meet and exceed targets, build relationships with clients, and drive revenue growth.
  

Minimum Requirements

• LLB / 4 Year Law degree or equivalent.


• Preferred: Additional qualification/postgraduate diploma in AML, Compliance or Risk Management.


• Advantageous: Approved Compliance Officer with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority.


• Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).


• Good command of written and spoken English and Afrikaans.


• Must have a positive outlook, be presentable and self-motivated.


• Valid driving license and own transportation as the successful applicant will need to attend meetings at clients’ offices. 
  

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in a legal, compliance, audit or financial environment with a thorough understanding of governance, risk, compliance, assurance concepts, and operationalising compliance solutions.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience and a proven track record in sales or business development.


• Working knowledge of FICA, ML/TF Control regulations and FIC guidance notes.


• Advantageous: Knowledge of international legislation and regulations relating to Anti-Money Laundering.
  

Please note: Preference will be given to EE candidates 

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2026

Please indicate your Desired gross monthly pay. when submitting your application. 

Only suitable applicants will be contacted. Should you have not received a response by 04 May 2026, please consider your application unsuccessful.