Description
Senior Compliance Manager (South Africa)
Location: Johannesburg, South AfricaReporting Line: Reports to the Group COO
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, AML obligations, responsible gambling requirements and corporate governance for our licensed online betting operations in South Africa.
The role ensures that the business operates in full compliance with the requirements of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER), the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC Act) and other applicable legislation.
As the compliance function for the South African operation, the role combines strategic oversight with hands-on operational responsibilities across regulatory, AML and responsible gambling matters.
The Senior Compliance Manager will act as the primary liaison with regulators and external stakeholders and may be designated as the official compliance contact person with the regulator.
Requirements
Regulatory Compliance
- Manage regulatory applications, licence renewals and regulatory submissions with the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator.
- Act as the primary point of contact with regulators and coordinate regulatory inspections and audits.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure the business adapts to regulatory changes.
AML and Financial Crime
- Maintain and oversee the Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) in accordance with the FIC Act.
- Oversee AML monitoring processes including suspicious activity reporting.
- Ensure appropriate customer due diligence and KYC procedures are implemented.
Responsible Gambling
- Ensure the implementation and monitoring of responsible gambling policies and controls.
- Support compliance with responsible gambling regulatory requirements.
Compliance Monitoring and Advisory
- Maintain compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Conduct compliance monitoring and investigate potential regulatory breaches.
- Provide compliance guidance to operational teams including product, payments, customer support and marketing.
Banking and Third Parties
- Support compliance due diligence with banks, payment providers and other third party partners.
Corporate Governance
- Support statutory compliance and company secretarial requirements.
- Provide compliance reporting to senior management when required.
Key Requirements
- Experience in a compliance, regulatory or AML role within a regulated industry.
- Experience working with gambling regulators is strongly preferred.
- Experience in the online gambling or financial services sector is advantageous.
- Knowledge of South African regulatory requirements including the FIC Act.
- Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to operate independently and engage effectively with regulators and senior management.
