Compliance Administrator at Electrum Software

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compliance Framework Management, Internal and External Audit Coordination, Risk Management, Policy Review and Renewal, Corporate Governance, Analytical Thinking, Organizational Planning, Technical Writing, Attention to Detail, Compliance Tracking Tools, Risk Logging Systems

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The Company Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily. At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness. When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to: Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch. Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day. Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success. Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive. Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand. Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise. Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects. The Opportunity When you join Electrum, a leading FinTech environment, you will contribute to high-impact projects from idea to launch. Benefit from world-class training, mentorship, and daily hands-on learning with industry leaders. Tackle real-world challenges in a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative workplace. Accelerate your career growth in financial software used by millions. The role As a Compliance Administrator, your primary purpose is to ensure that all regulatory and compliance risks are identified, managed, mitigated, and reported across the company. This involves conducting monitoring reviews to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and formally implemented standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring outstanding tasks on Electrum’s compliance frameworks tracking tool, coordinating internal and external audits, and reviewing incident reports to determine compliance impact. You will maintain a compliance calendar, track risk logging, and coordinate with the Legal Counsel and Compliance Management team to communicate potential risks, implement policies, and ensure employees are aware of their compliance obligations. You will also contribute to corporate governance by preparing Monthly and Quarterly management reports and taking minutes for compliance meetings. To succeed in this role, you must have: Education Requirements: A tertiary qualification, such as a degree in Business Administration, Compliance or a Technical related field. A compliance certification would be a bonus. Experience is required in: Managing compliance frameworks, including tracking tasks, managing failures via high-level indicators, and tracking remediation. Coordinating internal and external audits. Involvement in risk management, such as monitoring logging systems and adding/preparing new risks for review. Managing policy review and renewal processes, including notifying owners, following up on progress, and raising non-conformances for overdue reviews. Proficiency in compliance tracking tools and risk logging systems. Working in a Software Development Company. Competencies: Strong organisational and planning skills. Strong verbal/written skills. Attention to detail. Analytical thinking. Proactive. This Role is based onsite at our Offices in Observatory, Cape Town. Why Join Electrum? We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference Your Career & Culture Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career. Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact. Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss. Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge. Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services. Practical Perks Here's how we support our culture: Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours. Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year. Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch. Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners

Responsibilities

The role focuses on identifying, managing, and reporting regulatory and compliance risks across the company. Key duties include coordinating audits, maintaining compliance calendars, and preparing management reports for corporate governance.