Role Purpose

The Risk & Compliance Officer ensures the company conducts its business in full compliance with all relevant national laws, industry regulations, and internal policies. This role identifies compliance risks, implements internal controls, and manages regulatory reporting to protect the organization from legal and financial penalties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Monitoring & Reporting

• Track updates to national laws, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file mandatory statutory reports to regulatory bodies on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory inspectors.

2. Policy Development & Enforcement

• Review, update, and implement internal company policies, codes of conduct, and compliance manuals.
• Execute internal compliance monitoring and testing programs.
• Investigate potential policy violations, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to the CEO & Board as appropriate.
• Advise management on the required risk management practices and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Due Diligence

• Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) verification processes.
• Monitor transactions and operations to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activities.
• Screen business partners, clients, and vendors against global sanctions and watchlists.
• Champion risk awareness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in a compliance, legal, or risk management role.
• Certifications: Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, sharp attention to detail, and excellent ethical judgment.

• Track updates to national laws, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and file mandatory statutory reports to regulatory bodies on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and regulatory inspectors.
• Review, update, and implement internal company policies, codes of conduct, and compliance manuals.
• Execute internal compliance monitoring and testing programs.
• Investigate potential policy violations, document findings, and recommend corrective actions to the CEO & Board as appropriate.
• Advise management on the required risk management practices and monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) verification processes.
• Monitor transactions and operations to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activities.
• Screen business partners, clients, and vendors against global sanctions and watchlists.
• Champion risk awareness.

• Strong analytical abilities
• Sharp attention to detail
• Excellent ethical judgment

• Bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a compliance, legal, or risk management role.
• Professional certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA, or equivalent) is highly preferred.