Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks covering business operations, risk management, AML / KYC, and regulatory compliance.

• Design compliance strategy tailored to both global and local regulatory requirements ensure that it is integrated into product development and core business processes.

• Oversee the compliance and risk programme: risk identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and continuous improvement.

• Keep up to date with regulatory developments and best practices in compliance proactively advise the company on implications.

• Act as the primary liaison for regulatory authorities and manage relationships with regulators.

• Manage relationships and compliance requirements with banking partners and other financial institutions.

• Conduct vendor / third-party compliance risk assessments advise management and stakeholders accordingly.

• Monitor day-to-day business for compliance issues ensure business units adhere to compliance policies and standards.

• Develop and deliver compliance training for staff prepare training materials and lead sessions.

• Work cross-functionally to foster a culture of compliance provide guidance on complex compliance-related issues.

• Prepare reports on due diligence findings, internal investigations, and compliance metrics for senior management and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior compliance or similar role within fintech or banking.

• Deep understanding of AML / KYC, sanctions, anti-bribery / corruption, and other financial-service regulatory requirements.

• Hands-on experience with acquiring, card issuing, and remittance payment services.

• Prior experience working with regulators (central banks, financial regulatory bodies, law enforcement).

• Strong communication & interpersonal skills capable of interacting with senior management, external regulators, cross-functional teams.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of key regulations, e.g. the Payments Services Act (or equivalent local legislation), is an advantage.

• Knowledge of VASP / virtual asset regulatory frameworks is a plus.