Junior Compliance Research Specialist

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.

Role Overview

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

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