Aml/ Cft Compliance Officer - Ghana

Mamoru redefines traditional financial services through cutting-edge technology. We recognized the need for advanced and efficient financial solutions that could keep up with the rapidly evolving financial markets. Our mission is to provide the most accessible and trusted access to the global financial market. We are seeking an experienced
AML/CFT Compliance Officer to join our team, with responsibilities extending across African regions where Mamoru operates. This role is critical in ensuring the company meets its compliance obligations, regulatory requirements, and AML standards. The incumbent will also be required to support the business in onboarding of clients and operational processes.
Key Responsibilities
Compliance Framework:

• Support with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company’s Compliance policies (Financial Crime Policy and Risk Management and Compliance Programme), procedures, and controls
• Regularly review and update compliance reports and policies to align with legislative and regulatory changes
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the compliance framework, ensuring ongoing adherence to laws and regulations
  

Client Onboarding & Support:

• Assist management in Ghana with onboarding clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external legislation
• Support Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes during onboarding and ongoing monitoring
• Support the provision of required customer due diligence information to counterparties
  

Banking & Counterparty Liaison:

• Support the opening of bank accounts in Ghana by ensuring requested information is up-to-date and delivered to banks within deadlines
  

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct regular risk assessments relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks
• Support the risk assessment of clients before and after onboarding, ensuring adequate internal controls are applied
  

Transaction Monitoring & Reporting:

• Oversee transaction monitoring processes to identify suspicious or unusual activity
• Escalate and report suspicious activities to regulatory authorities (e.g., FIC, SEC, BOG, etc.)
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to regulatory bodies as identified and where applicable.
  

Regulatory & Sanctions Compliance:

• Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports and other filings and responses to regulator requests
• Maintain company compliance with sanctions regimes, including screening customers and transactions against sanctions lists
  

Reporting & Governance:

• Provide regular reports to senior management and the Board on compliance programme effectiveness and key risks
• Prepare and present compliance updates at internal meetings and governance forums
  

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Relevant certifications in AML/Compliance will be an added advantage (e.g., ACAMS, MLRO, Certificate in Compliance Management)
  

Experience:

• 2–5 years’ proven experience in a compliance role within financial services, fintech, banking, or digital assets
• Strong knowledge of AML legislation and local/international compliance regulations
• Experience liaising with banks and in country regulators is an added advantage
  

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