Compliance Manager Fintech

Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in the Fintech Industry is looking for a Compliance & MLRO Manager to join their team in Zambia.

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A rapidly expanding payment system business is looking for a Compliance & MLRO Manager to head up their compliance efforts in Zambia and support their broader expansion ambitions. Specializing in B2B and B2C payment solutions, this company offers a comprehensive suite of payment products, foreign-currency services, remittance services, and debit card solutions. The company also provides a chat service to individuals.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing and implementing a robust compliance framework to protect the business and support its ambitious expansion in Zambia and globally.
• Leading the process of ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and maintained with the principal regulator, Bank of Zambia.
• Conducting risk assessments, developing training programmes, and liaising with regulators to ensure legal compliance.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate compliance considerations into every business decision.
• Establishing, leading and inspiring a high-performing team of compliance professionals passionate about preventing financial crime and ensuring regulatory adherence.

You’re the ideal candidate if you have:

• Proven experience as a Compliance & MLRO Manager within the financial services payments industry, ideally with a background in payment system businesses or banks and cross-border transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of payment regulations, particularly in the context of a payments start-up or growing fintech, and experience dealing with multiple regulators.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and guide at all levels of the organization.
• A passion for innovation and a desire to make a significant impact in the establishment and growth of a comprehensive financial crime department.
• Investigatory experience to identify, prevent and eliminate transactional fraud.

This is an exceptional opportunity to:

• Play a crucial role in shaping the future of a dynamic and fast-growing company as it expands.
• Ensure the company’s compliance and operational success.
• Build a solid compliance foundation that will support the company’s growth as it expands its range of products and services.
• Collaborate with a talented and passionate team committed to making a difference in the world of international payments.
• Make a tangible impact on the lives of businesses and individuals globally, ensuring secure and compliant financial services.

PLEASE NOTE: only short-listed candidates will be contacted