Compliance Manager Fintech

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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