Risk Compliance Officer

About the Role

A leading fintech company is seeking a results-driven and experienced Risk &  Compliance Officer to ensure regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention efforts in Ghana, with additional oversight across Africa. This critical role is responsible for building and maintaining robust risk and compliance frameworks that align with both local and international regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with company-wide risk and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with senior team members and the Lead on compliance matters, including financial crime risks.
• Design and execute an annual compliance plan aligned with identified risk exposures.
• Together with the line manager, serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies and help manage all internal and external audits.
• Assist in the implementation robust anti-fraud and anti-financial crime measures, including transaction monitoring protocols.
• Conduct regular compliance and AML/CFT training sessions for staff and board members.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to interpret and present statistical and compliance data clearly and accurately
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across all organizational levels
• Commercial awareness and sound numerical acumen

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
• Professional certification in compliance (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is required
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in risk and compliance, preferably within fintech or financial services
• Deep understanding of local and international AML/CFT and conduct regulations

Application Process

Interested candidates should email their CV to talentoginn@gmail.com using the subject line: “Risk & Compliance Officer”.

Kindly note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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