Head of Compliance

Tips Are Tax-free & go Directly Into Your Pocket. Refer Your Friends toWolt & Earn €150. Our client is one of Africa’s largest Remittance companies, with fintech-based products and services catering to African emerging markets and international jurisdictions. To support the company’s rapid growth and global expansion into new markets, they are building a market leading compliance function, which includes financial crime, data protection, regulatory licensing and exchange control, compliance assurance and regulatory change. As they grow their compliance function globally, they are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable individual to join their team as Head of Compliance. Responsibilities: To lead and be accountable for the management of the compliance function and development of a large international compliance team. To proactively drive and maintain a robust compliance framework including policies and procedures, committee terms of reference and compliance training. To provide and present quarterly reports to the Audit Committee on the company’s compliance maturity and key compliance risks. To provide comprehensive advice and support to the Board and business ensuring that the company’s activities are conducted in accordance with internal guidelines and broader regulatory expectations. To oversee and implement the compliance assurance plan across the Group to strengthen the company’s combined assurance framework. To take overall responsibility for the oversight of key compliance risks posed by licensing and exchange control, financial crime, data protection and regulatory change. Collaborating with the wider business in developing an appropriate compliance oversight strategy and ensuring a consistent approach is adopted across the business. To act as a compliance ambassador in supporting the development and embedment of a compliance culture across the Group. Together with commercial colleagues, managing and developing the company’s relationship with its regulators. Requirements: Essential: Graduate qualification in Law (LLB) / Commerce BCom (LLB) or equivalent Preferred: Diploma in Compliance Management, member of the Institute of Commercial Forensic Practitioners, Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and/or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. Substantial compliance experience ( at least 10 years ) relating to financial crime, data protection, exchange control and payments, of which at least 5 years should be within the financial services industry, preferably with a specific focus on fintech payment institutions. Management experience ( at least 4 years ) with a proven track record of successfully managing a large team of compliance professionals, across various continents. Excellent working knowledge of financial crime, payments, data protection and licensing legislation, regulations, and best practices across Africa, UK, and the EU. Excellent drafting and presentation skills, targeted at various audiences and l