Regional Compliance Officer- Financial Service at Bridge Talent Management
- Nairobi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls across East African jurisdictions.
- Ensure operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, especially in microfinance and fintech.
- Monitor and research changes in the regulatory landscape in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and other target markets.
- Lead compliance training and awareness programs across departments and branches.
- Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
- Conduct compliance risk assessments and audits to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.
- Support legal and regulatory reporting, including preparation of reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Review and advise on customer and vendor contracts from a compliance and legal perspective.
- Ensure adherence to AML, KYC, data protection, and consumer protection regulations.
- Investigate and manage incidents, breaches, or violations of compliance policies or regulations.
- Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel as necessary to address legal or compliance risks.
- Any other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
- Postgraduate qualification or certification in compliance, risk management, or financial regulation is an added advantage.
- Advocate of the High Court (Kenya or other East African jurisdictions) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal and/or compliance roles, ideally in asset finance, microfinance, or financial services.
- Proven experience working across multiple East African regulatory environments.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance frameworks in East Africa.
- Effective communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Ability to influence senior management and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex regulations into practical solutions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
- Strong attention to detail and critical thinking.
- Professionalism, discretion, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- Results-oriented, proactive, and self-motivated.
Myjobmag