Job Title: Compliance Manager
Location: Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
Industry: Fintech

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance, AML/CFT controls, and risk management frameworks. The role will ensure the company operates in line with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards within the WAEMU region.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and monitor compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Ensure adherence to AML/CFT regulations and reporting obligations.
- Conduct compliance reviews, internal audits, and risk assessments.
- Liaise with regulators and manage regulatory inquiries, inspections, and interviews independently.
- Monitor regulatory changes within the WAEMU framework and advise management on compliance implications.
- Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
- Support staff training on compliance, ethics, and regulatory obligations.

Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in AML/CFT, Internal Audit, or Banking Law.
- Strong knowledge of the West African Economic and Monetary Union regulatory framework.
- Professional certification such as Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists or International Compliance Association is preferred.
- Proven ability to independently handle regulatory inquiries and compliance interviews. Strong analytical, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills
- High integrity and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and regulatory engagement skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced fintech environment.