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AML Assistant Manager
Department: Assurance & Risk
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Johannesburg
Description
At Sumer, we’re building a people-first professional services group that combines local relationships with national capability. As we continue to grow internationally, we are looking for an experienced AML & Compliance Specialist to establish and strengthen our South African compliance framework, before moving the wider Sumer compliance team.
This is a unique opportunity to join at an early stage and play a foundational role in shaping local compliance processes, policies, and best practice across the business.
The Opportunity
The Opportunity
We are looking for a commercially aware compliance professional with strong Anti-Money Laundering (AML) expertise and broader exposure to South African compliance requirements, including FICA and POPIA.
Initially, the focus of the role will be hands-on - reviewing, improving, and implementing local AML and compliance processes to ensure they are fit for purpose within the South African market. Over time, the successful individual will become part of the wider Sumer compliance function and help build and shape the local compliance capability.
This role requires someone who can interpret legislation and regulation practically, apply sound judgement, and communicate compliance requirements in a way that is engaging and easy for the business to understand and adopt.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage AML-related compliance activities across the South African business
- Review and strengthen existing AML, FICA, and POPIA processes and controls
- Ensure local compliance frameworks align with both regulatory requirements and operational realities
- Act as a trusted advisor to the business on compliance-related matters
- Translate complex compliance and regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly guidance
- Engage with stakeholders across the business to understand operational requirements and implement effective solutions
- Support risk assessments, policy development, monitoring, and ongoing compliance initiatives
- Work closely with the wider Sumer compliance team on broader group initiatives and best practices
- Contribute to the future development and growth of the local compliance function/team
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical AML expertise with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
You will likely have experience within:
Professional services, Audit or accounting firms, Legal services, Real estate/property environments.
Professional services, Audit or accounting firms, Legal services, Real estate/property environments.
Key Requirements
- Relevant tertiary qualification
- Strong hands-on AML experience is essential
- Good working knowledge of South African compliance regulations including FICA and POPIA
- Ability to interpret regulations and apply practical judgement in real business scenarios
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Comfortable operating in a standalone role and building processes from the ground up
- Able to influence and embed compliance in a collaborative, people-focused way
- Experience working within a professional services environment would be highly advantageous