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Chief Compliance Strategist (SA HQ)

Chief Compliance Strategist (SA HQ)

Sans MercantileWorkFromHome, Western Cape, South Africa
1 day ago
Job description

As Chief Compliance Strategist, you will be instrumental in establishing Sans Mercantile's AI governance and ensuring strict regulatory alignment across all global financial standards. This includes adherence to SEC, FINRA, and MiFID II regulations, as well as GDPR, ISO / IEC 27001, and Basel III for data security and governance. You will lead the development and implementation of our compliance frameworks, safeguarding our AI-driven financial solutions against regulatory scrutiny and ensuring institutional trust.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive AI governance frameworks and regulatory compliance strategies.
  • Ensure strict adherence to global financial standards, including SEC Algorithmic Trading Regulations, MiFID II Automated Trade Oversight, and FINRA AI-Advisory Compliance Mandates.
  • Oversee data security and financial governance standards, ensuring compliance with GDPR, ISO / IEC 27001, and Basel III frameworks.
  • Lead regulatory compliance audits and ensure the submission of quarterly compliance reports verifying algorithmic trade integrity.
  • Advise on expanded liability protections and risk disclosures for AI-trading execution and hedge fund investment.
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to embed compliance-by-design principles into all AI models and platform features.

Required Qualifications

  • Extensive experience (8+ years) in financial regulatory compliance, ideally within fintech or algorithmic trading environments.
  • Deep understanding of global financial regulations (e.g., SEC, FINRA, MiFID II, GDPR, Basel III).
  • Proven track record of establishing and enforcing robust compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with AI governance and the ethical deployment of AI in financial services.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Why Join Sans Mercantile?

    Remote-First Flexibility

    Work from anywhere while maintaining high performance, collaboration, and work-life balance.

    High-Impact & Autonomy

    Shape the DNA of an industry-redefining company from day one, with a focus on outcomes, not hours.

    Cutting-Edge AI & Fintech

    Contribute to proprietary AI algorithms and advanced financial intelligence models that set new market standards.

    Be part of a team democratizing wealth and fostering economic growth in underserved markets globally.

    Equity & Growth Potential

    Receive meaningful equity packages aligned with long-term vision, with access to professional development and AI research funding.

    Ready to Lead Compliance in AI-Finance?

    If you are a seasoned compliance professional eager to contribute to an ethical and innovative fintech platform, we invite you to apply.

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