Assistant Compliance Officer

About the Role

Join Old Mutual South Africa in shaping Africa's future by becoming an Assistant Compliance Officer based in Harare, Zimbabwe. This role supports the execution and oversight of the Society's Compliance Management Program, focusing strongly on regulatory adherence concerning Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT), Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), sanctions compliance, and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and investigate transactions to identify suspicious or unusual behavior.
• Support programs and risk assessments related to AML, CFT, and CPF compliance.
• Prepare various compliance, governance, and regulatory reports and submissions.
• Ensure adherence to applicable legislation, policies, and industry standards.
• Assist in regulatory engagements and provide timely information to stakeholders.
• Evaluate compliance risks tied to new products, services, or initiatives.
• Review activities of high-risk clients and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Support policy creation, awareness campaigns, and governance frameworks.
• Help facilitate audit processes, regulatory inspections, and corrective action execution.

Qualifications

• A degree in Banking, Finance, Economics, Law, Risk Management, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of two years of experience in compliance, risk management, auditing, or equivalent roles.
• Additional professional certifications such as ICA, ACAMS, or similar are advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Expertise in compliance risk evaluation and management.
• Proficient in transaction monitoring and investigative techniques.
• Strong capability in data analysis, report compilation, and regulatory reporting.
• Effective report writing and presenting skills.
• Skilled in managing relationships and engaging stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capable of thorough investigation and information gathering.
• Organizational and planning expertise.
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and maintain productive relationships.
• Resilient under pressure and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability at all times.

Additional Information

• Computer literacy and skills in data compilation, legal practices, management reporting, oral communication, and professional presentation.
• Key personal competencies include being action-oriented, collaborative, effective communication, sound decision-making, accountability, trust-building, managing complexity, and optimizing work processes.
• Target educational background includes Bachelor degrees in Economics (BEcon), Finance, or Laws (LLB).

Application Deadline

Submit your application by 6 August 2026, 23:59.