Junior Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

1) Regulatory Compliance

-Assist in implementing and maintaining compliance frameworks in line with local and international regulations.

-Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on company operations.

-Support the preparation of compliance reports for regulators and internal stakeholders.

2) AML/KYC Oversight:

-Help review and enhance customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) processes.

-Conduct periodic transaction monitoring and suspicious activity reporting.

-Assist in audits and investigations related to fraud or non-compliance.

3) Policy & Procedures:

-Contribute to drafting and updating compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

-Ensure staff awareness through training sessions on compliance requirements.

4) Risk Management:

-Participate in compliance risk assessments and internal control testing.

-Identify gaps and recommend corrective actions.

5) Stakeholder Collaboration:

-Work closely with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams to address compliance issues.

-Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and partners as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 1-3 years in compliance, risk management, or audit within payments, fintech, or financial services.
• Familiarity with AML/CFT, KYC, data protection (GDPR), and payment regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA Diploma) are advantageous but not mandatory.