Raymond Rygaardt

Background

About Raymond Rygaardt

I am a financial markets professional with over 14 years’ experience across back, middle, and front office operations, currently serving as a System Support Analyst at the South African Reserve Bank. I specialize in systems support, regulatory compliance, and risk monitoring, with a strong foundation in finance, law, and technology. My academic and technical journey positions me uniquely at the intersection of compliance, risk, law, and technology: BCompt in Accounting Science (Regenesys, expected 2026) LLB Candidate (Stadio, expected 2029) BSc Computer Science (Regenesys, planned start 2027) BSc Applied Mathematics & Statistics (UNISA, expected 2028) Professional Qualifications (in progress): ACCA – Chartered Accountant (South Africa, 8/9 practical experience logged) ACAMS – Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ECBA & CBAP – Business Analysis certifications FRM (Part 1 & 2) – Financial Risk Manager CCEP – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional CISA / CRISC – IT Risk & Audit IoDSA Chartered Director (SA) – Governance Leadership My goal: evolve into a C-Suite executive (CCO / CRO / CDO), leading compliance, risk, and regulatory technology, while influencing policy and governance both nationally and globally.