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
- Develop and enhance the AML risk management framework, policies, and SOPs to strengthen financial crime controls and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Oversee AML risk operations, including transaction monitoring, alert review, and investigation of suspicious activities.
- Assess, escalate, and manage financial crime risk cases, ensuring timely resolution in line with internal SLAs and regulatory expectations.
- Monitor and analyze AML risk trends and typologies, recommending control improvements to mitigate emerging risks.
- Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure effective implementation of AML/CFT controls.
- Support internal audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments, ensuring proper documentation and control effectiveness.
- Drive continuous improvement in AML processes, systems, and operational efficiency.
Who We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, Risk Management, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in AML, financial crime compliance, or risk management within banking, fintech, or payments.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, financial crime risks, and regulatory expectations.
- Experience in AML investigations, transaction monitoring, and case management.
- Familiarity with AML monitoring systems and risk assessment tools.
- Professional certification such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent is a plus.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
