Sanctions Compliance Expert

il y a 2 semaines


Abidjan, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Black Pen Recruitment Temps plein
Job Title: Sanctions Compliance Expert - African Fintech Leader

About Us:

We are Black Pen Recruitment, a specialist recruitment agency focused on the financial services and fintech sectors. Our team has extensive knowledge of the industry and can provide expert advice and guidance to help you find your next career opportunity.

About the Job:

We are seeking an experienced Sanctions Compliance Expert to join our client, a leading fintech company in Africa. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a innovative and forward-thinking organization that is committed to making a positive impact in the region.

About the Role:

  • This is a full-time, permanent position working remotely.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring our client's compliance with regulatory requirements across all areas of operation.
  • Your expertise will play a key role in shaping and strengthening our client's compliance practices on a global scale.
  • You will provide technical advice, undertake compliance reviews/risk assessments, develop policies, and devise procedures and monitoring controls to help our client comply with relevant laws, regulations, and regulatory reporting licensing requirements across its worldwide operations.
  • You will manage a team of Sanctions Compliance analysts who focus on regulator-driven and internally developed sanction watch lists.
  • You will create a collaborative compliance framework and foster collaboration by liaising with Global Chief Compliance Officer and our Compliance teams worldwide.
  • You will engage with Sanctions regulatory authorities and act as a point of contact and build relationships with Sanctions regulatory authorities and industry standards organizations as necessary.
  • You will assist in the development of regulatory and internal audit responses/materials and participate in internal audit and regulatory exams.
  • You will manage sanctions global governance forum/committee, prepare and review materials submitted by Lines of Business and perform follow-up with key stakeholders, as required.
  • You will work with the Global Financial Crimes Compliance partners and third-party training partner(s) to develop and review sanctions training materials and provide training to relevant teams.
  • You will review self-identified issues, perform check and challenge of reported details and track remediation plans and monitor deadlines with relevant issue owner(s).
  • You will update the sanctions risk assessment, sanctions country risk rating methodology and review/finalize the comprehensive qualitative write-up.
  • You will perform strategic Compliance monitoring, planning and reporting: Develop and implement strategies for monitoring compliance and conducting audits, reviews, and action plans.
  • You will ensure our client's practices efficiently align with evolving regulatory requirements by creating and revising the annual Sanctions compliance work plan.

About You:

  • University degree in compliance, specifically Sanctions and risk management certifications, banking, financial services, Fintech, Digital and cross-border payments, or another relevant field.
  • 10+ years of experience in a compliance role.
  • Strong knowledge of OFAC reporting requirements and experience filing Sanctions & Terror Reports, dealing with and managing regulatory exams and internal audits.
  • Deep understanding of corporate governance, anti-money laundering (AML), investment and/or payment services regulations, crypto asset regulatory frameworks and other relevant legislation.
  • Experience in dealing with regulatory bodies.
  • Solid understanding of legal and AML/CFT and anti-bribery and corruption compliance requirements and controls.
  • Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
  • Strong experience in African compliance is a must.

Benefits:

  • Market-based salary: We offer a highly competitive salary package based on your level of experience.
  • Annual performance bonus and employee benefits: In addition to your salary, you will also receive an annual performance bonus and access to a range of employee benefits.


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