Senior Specialist: Compliance at Cellulant Corporation

• Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and communicate changes to the Business.
• Conduct Compliance monitoring of the Business and assess the level of Compliance with extant laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to track instances of non-compliance and ensure remedial actions are implemented accordingly.
• Support the team in coordinating regulatory audits and ensure prompt closure of observations / findings.
• Conduct AML/CFT Risk assessment of the Business, it's products and services, as well as customers.
• Support the team to draft, update relevant AML/CFT policies, procedures and control documents that are tailored to current business activities of Cellulant.
• Ensure AML/CFT-related regulatory reports and returns are submitted to relevant authorities within the stipulated timelines.
• Conduct due diligence reviews including enhanced review on customers, partners.
• Detect customers / partners that fall outside Cellulant's risk appetite and derisk them accordingly.
• Carryout ongoing transaction monitoring to identify suspicious transactions.
• Report suspicious activities or transactions to relevant authorities.
• Conduct ongoing transaction filtering and screening.
• Develop AML/CFT training plan for members of Staff.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure members of Staff are adequately trained on Compliance and AML/CFT requirements.
• Develop Compliance awareness newsletters, nuggets to be circulated to members of Staff in periodic basis.
• Oversee the risk-based periodic reviews of existing customers.
• Review and investigate incidents reported or escalated to the Compliance team – including whistleblower reports, code of conduct, Conflict of Interest, etc.
• Support the Compliance lead in implementing a robust anti-bribery and Corruption program.
• Introduce initiatives that could simplify existing process and procedures including the use of automation, AI.
• Support the implementation of AML/CFT control tools.
• Collaborate with the Product and Technology team to ensure AML/CFT tools are working optimally by conducting periodic quality checks and escalating anomalies.
• Continuously strive to optimize ROI on investments in AML/CFT tools.
• Carryout Compliance assessment of new products / services and updates to existing products / services.
• Provide advisory services to the Business in Compliance matters.
• Maintain, update the Company's internal watchlist / blacklist and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Promptly Respond to due diligence requests from business partners or bankers.
• Carryout any other exercise that may be assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Support the Compliance lead to prepare periodic Management Information reports.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, or any other relevant field of study.
• Member of relevant professional bodies (such as ACCA, CIN, ACFE, ACAMS, ACA, etc).
• A master’s degree or Professional Certifications such as DCP, CAFCA, ICA, CAMS is an advantage.
• Knowledge of fundamental Banking products and services, including operational processes.
• Significant experience of Payment Services in major African Markets – including Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, etc.
• In Depth knowledge of AML/CFT regulations and requirements as it relates to Payment Services, Remittance and digital financial services.
• 2-6 years of experience in customer due diligence reviews and approvals including enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers such as Remittance companies, PEPs, companies with complex structure, virtual assets or VASPs, Forex companies, etc.
• 2-6 years' experience in conduct investigation of incidents especially red flags for AML/CFT risks.
• Demonstrate experience in drafting policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct research and interpret regulatory provisions.
• Demonstrate ability to use work tools such as Google sheets, slides, notes, Excel, Powerpoint.

• Experience working in a FinTech, insurance or financial institution.
• Strong business acumen
• Integrity, Good Judgement, Team Player

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle tasks at a given time
• Problem solving

• Presentation skills, Interpersonal skills, and Analytical skills

• Integrity, Good Judgement, Team Player

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