Compliance Specialist (Fintech)

TL;DR

Compliance Specialist (Fintech): Managing South African compliance operations, including regulatory maintenance and administrative requirements for SO and TPPP licenses with an accent on regulatory reporting and local authority relations. Focus on maintaining relationships with SARB and PASA, conducting merchant compliance health checks, and ensuring adherence to FICA and POPIA.

Location: Must be based in South Africa to act as the local point of contact for SARB and PASA.

Company

hirify.global is a global fintech platform that provides unified payments and payouts to liberate global commerce.

What you will do

• Execute daily administrative and technical requirements for System Operator (SO) and TPPP licenses through PASA and sponsoring banks.
• Serve as the primary local point of contact for SARB and PASA, handling data requests and routine inquiries.
• Perform ongoing compliance health checks of the South African merchant base to ensure KYC/B and risk parameters are met.
• Manage local banking relationships and handle routine regulatory and AML inquiries.
• Conduct compliance stress tests on new products and services to identify regulatory gaps before launch.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports for South Africa and update local compliance manuals (FICA, POPIA).

Requirements

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in fintech or payment compliance within South Africa.
• Deep understanding of FICA, FAIS, and PASA regulations.
• Proven ability to work independently and meet strict regulatory deadlines.
• Experience with AML monitoring software and automated KYC/KYB onboarding tools.

Nice to have

• Previous exposure to Nigerian CBN/SEC regulations.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to be the technical expert for South African operations.
• High-level exposure to the Nigerian market.
• Fast-paced environment emphasizing straight talk, quick decisions, and strong execution.