About Us
Founded in 2018, OPay is a leading fintech platform focusing on emerging financial markets and offering Al and big data-based innovative fintech solutions, such as payment, digital wallet, credit and other financial services, to emerging market customers in Africa and Asia. After five years of product development, OPay has become one of the most competitive fintech unicorns in emerging markets. It firmly believes that its value comes from its social value and has always been committed to developing inclusive finance in emerging markets by leveraging the power of technology and innovation.
What You'll be Doing
We are looking for an experienced and highly accountable professional to lead global anti-money laundering (AML) compliance efforts. The role requires the ability to report all AML and compliance-related activities, frameworks, and implementation approaches fluently in English to regulators, investors, and other stakeholders.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- Manage and enhance the AML/CFT framework in line with local regulations and FATF standards
- Oversee KYC, CDD/EDD, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and STR/SAR reporting
- Conduct AML/CFT risk assessments and implement risk mitigation measures
Compliance
- Act as a key point of contact with regulators and support regulatory filings, inspections, and reviews
- Provide compliance advice for new products, services, and business initiatives
- Perform internal compliance reviews and audits, identify control gaps, and drive remediation
- Oversee employee conflict-of-interest declarations and ensure adherence to the code of conduct
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 8-12 years of AML/compliance experience in payments, banking, fintech, or financial services
- CAMS certification required (additional compliance or legal qualifications are a plus)
- In-depth knowledge of local AML/CFT regulations, company law, banking confidentiality requirements, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR or equivalent local regulations)
- Familiarity with leading AML transaction monitoring systems (e.g., Actimize, SAS, FICO TONBELLER) and screening tools (e.g., World-Check, LexisNexis). Ability to guide product and engineering teams in the iterative optimization of in-house systems and tools, with strong data analysis capabilities for risk identification
- Strong understanding of digital banking business models, including mobile payments, digital wallets, P2P transfers, payment gateways, offline payments, card payments, and POS systems, as well as associated risks
- Fluent in English and Chinese, in order to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external regulators. Able to draft professional reports and deliver presentations in English
