AML Assistant Manager

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 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.