TMF

TMF Group is a leading global provider of high-value business services to clients operating and investing globally. We focus on providing specialized and business-critical financial and administrative services that enable our clients to operate their corporate structures, finance vehicles and investment funds in different geographical locations.

This is a senior, hands‑on compliance leadership role where the successful candidate will act as the primary Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) for the South Africa business.

The role carries full responsibility for AML/CFT, regulatory compliance, risk, and governance, with direct engagement with senior management, regulators, and TMF Group Compliance. The position requires strong local regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to operate independently within a regulated professional services environment.

Compliance & AML Leadership

• Act as the Compliance Officer and MLRO for the South Africa business.
• Own and manage the AML/CFT framework, including KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting.
• Receive, assess, and manage suspicious activity/transaction reports (SARs/STRs) and liaise with internal and external stakeholders as required.

Regulatory & Governance Oversight

• Ensure compliance with South African regulatory requirements, including FICA, FAIS, FSCA regulations, and other applicable financial services laws.
• Maintain strong, professional relationships with regulators, auditors, and external authorities.
• Support the Managing Director in maintaining the legal entity governance framework.

Policy, Risk & Advisory

• Develop, implement, and maintain AML, Compliance, Risk, and Governance policies and procedures in line with local regulations and TMF Group standards.
• Advise the Board and senior management on compliance, AML, and risk-related matters, escalating issues where required.
• Work with Group teams to embed the Enterprise Risk Management framework locally.

Training & Reporting

• Support and deliver AML and compliance training (induction and ongoing) for employees.
• Prepare and submit regular compliance and AML reports to the Board and Group Compliance, including:
• Regulatory updates
• Breaches or incidents
• Audit findings and remediation progress
• Regulatory interactions and inspections

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Legal within a financial services or professional services environment.
• Strong working knowledge of South African AML and regulatory frameworks, including FICA, FAIS, and FSCA requirements.
• Proven experience interacting with regulators and auditors.
• Solid understanding of AML/CFT principles, KYC, transaction monitoring, and sanctions screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Compliance or AML‑related professional qualifications are an advantage.
• Must be eligible and capable of registering as a Compliance Officer with the FSCA and completing required regulatory exams.

Pathways for career development

• Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
• We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
• Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.

Making an impact

• You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
• Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.

A supportive environment

• Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
• Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.