Compliance Manager

Compliance Governance & Policy Management

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or address violations of legal regulatory and internal policy requirements.
• Draft review modify and implement policies procedures and compliance frameworks to support organisational objectives and regulatory obligations.
• Periodically review procedures reports and operational processes to identify hidden risks control gaps and instances of non-compliance.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls and recommend continuous improvements.

Regulatory Compliance & Monitoring

• Monitor compliance with applicable laws regulations guidelines and industry standards.
• Stay abreast of regulatory developments and emerging best practices assessing their impact on organisational operations.
• Interpret regulatory circulars and communicate their implications for business activities and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate and ensure timely responses to regulatory reviews audits examinations and identified exceptions.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports for senior management regulators and other relevant stakeholders.

Risk Assessment & Control

• Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify measure monitor and mitigate compliance risks across the organisation.
• Assess proposed business initiatives products and strategic ventures to identify potential compliance and regulatory risks.
• Monitor compliance through testing reviews spot checks inquiries investigations and control assessments.
• Follow up on identified deficiencies and formulate practical recommendations for remediation and process enhancement.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) controls including risk detection tools and reporting requirements.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance related queries and advisory support across the organisation.
• Provide risk based compliance advice and guidance to management and business units on regulatory requirements policy interpretation and emerging compliance risks.
• Assess the compliance implications of new products initiatives partnerships and strategic business activities providing practical recommendations to support decision making.
• Collaborate with Legal Human Resources Risk Management Internal Audit and business units to ensure compliance requirements are effectively embedded in operations.
• Review the work of colleagues and business units where necessary to identify compliance issues and provide guidance advice or training.
• Escalate significant compliance concerns and recommend appropriate remediation actions where necessary.
• Promote a culture of ethical conduct regulatory compliance and accountability throughout the organization.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide periodic compliance updates dashboards and risk reports to management.
• Track regulatory findings remediation actions and compliance improvement initiatives to ensure timely closure.
• Support continuous enhancement of compliance monitoring methodologies tools and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in law Finance Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional compliance certification (e.g. CAMS ICA CRCM Certified Compliance Professional or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in Compliance Risk Management Internal Control Audit or related functions.
• Experience within a regulated industry preferably banking financial services fintech or a similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience in compliance monitoring regulatory engagement policy development and compliance risk management.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements compliance standards and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations sanctions compliance and financial crime risk management.
• Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures record keeping requirements and regulatory reporting standards.
• Strong regulatory interpretation and compliance advisory capabilities.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills with the ability to balance regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Ability to provide practical risk based recommendations in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical investigative and problem solving skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time