Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Compliance Officer has arisen within our Compliance department. Suitable and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate shall be responsible for ensuring that all bank operations conform with governing laws and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Compliance:
• Monitor regulatory developments and updates in the microfinance industry to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and
licensing requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures to mitigate legal and regulatory risks.
• Assisting in the development of compliance risk management and monitoring plans.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Manager to conduct compliance reviews and audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Creating, implementing, and managing effective compliance programs
• Assisting in the development of the legal and regulatory compliance risk management framework.
• Regulatory compliance reporting.
• Developing and reviewing Compliance policies and procedure manuals.

2. Training and Awareness:
• Provide training and awareness sessions to staff members on legal and regulatory matters relevant to their roles and responsibilities.
• Promote a culture of compliance and ethics within the microfinance institution through training programs and communications.
• Assisting management in maintaining a culture of compliance across the business.
• Providing advice and awareness in relation to regulatory issues affecting the Bank.
• Developing Regulatory Compliance Training Program and conducting training.

3. Risk Management:
• Identify legal and regulatory risks facing the microfinance institution and develop strategies to mitigate such risks.
• Collaborate with the Compliance Manager and Risk Management team to assess and manage legal and regulatory risks effectively.


Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in law, Banking and Finance, Risk Management, Financial Intelligence or any other related degree.
• Specialized Training in Microfinance or Financial Regulation is an added advantage.
• Understanding of Regulatory Compliance
• Attention to Detail

Experience: At least 2 years of working experience post-graduation.

Special skills and Personality Required:
• Ability to interpret law and statutes.
• Strong Analytical and Research Skills.
• Critical thinking.
• Interpersonal skills

FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY