Compliance & Operations Lead (Casp) - Cape Town

COMPLIANCE & OPERATIONS LEAD (CASP) - CAPE TOWN
Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 04 / 12 /

COMPLIANCE & OPERATIONS LEAD (CASP) KEY INDIVIDUAL - CAPE TOWN
We're looking for a driven Compliance & Operations Lead (CASP) to join our mission to make crypto secure and accessible.

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for maintaining our regulatory compliance under the FSCA's CASP license while supporting day-to-day legal and operational needs. You'll also serve as a Key Individual to help safeguard our license and reputation.

WHAT WE OFFER :
A chance to build your legal & compliance career in one of SA's leading crypto platforms.
Leadership exposure without the politics of a large corporate.
Competitive salary for the role level, plus flexibility and a crypto-forward culture.
Hybrid office in Cape Town with smart, fast-moving teammates.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Compliance & KIDuties
   Act as Key Individual under the FSCA license and ensure CASP compliance.
   Lead internal AML / KYC processes, STR submissions, and risk reporting.
   Own compliance policies, registers, and audit prep.
   Serve as primary liaison with FSCA and FIC.
2. Legal Support
   Review and manage basic legal agreements (NDAs, SLAs, client / vendor contracts).
   Support regulatory submissions and updates to legal frameworks.
   Work with external legal counsel as needed.
3. Operations Interface
   Coordinate crypto / fiat settlements, onboarding flow, and platform compliance features.
   Ensure operational controls are compliant and efficient.
   Collaborate cross-functionally with Tech, Product, and Finance.

Requirements :
LLB (or compliance / legal diploma) with 3–6 years of legal, compliance, or regulatory experience.
Experience in a fintech, crypto, or financial services environment.
Strong working knowledge of FAIS, FIC, and POPIA.
Eligible to be appointed as a Key Individual under FSCA regulations.
Detail-oriented with solid communication and documentation skills.