Risk and Compliance Officer Associate

Skills

About the Role

You will support the day-to-day implementation of the Risk and Compliance Framework in Rwanda. You will monitor AML, CTF, and CPF compliance; conduct transaction monitoring and investigations; prepare regulatory reports; maintain documentation and risk registers; support audits and risk assessments; and advise internal stakeholders on compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.
• 2–3 years of experience in risk, compliance, financial crime, or operations within a regulated financial institution, fintech, or payments company.
• Basic understanding of Rwandan regulatory requirements, including BNR and FIU requirements.
• Familiarity with AML and CFT principles and financial-crime controls.
• Working knowledge of AML, CFT, KYC, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and risk-management concepts.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Drive.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support local compliance leadership in monitoring and maintaining AML, CFT, and CPF compliance.
• Prepare and file Suspicious Activity and Transaction Reports with the Rwanda Financial Intelligence Unit and the National Bank of Rwanda.
• Implement and monitor the AML, CFT, and CPF framework and internal controls.
• Conduct compliance checks, transaction monitoring reviews, and case investigations, escalating issues when needed.
• Maintain policies, procedures, and documentation aligned with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support updates to internal processes and controls.
• Support responses to regulatory and law-enforcement requests by gathering information and preparing documentation.
• Compile periodic compliance reports and dashboards for local and global stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for audit readiness.
• Coordinate follow-ups on regulatory findings and action plans.
• Maintain the country risk register and track risk-mitigation actions.
• Support risk assessments, product reviews, and control testing.
• Monitor consumer-protection and data-protection controls and escalate identified issues.
• Participate in internal audits and independent testing exercises.
• Provide compliance support to internal teams on policies, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Assist with compliance training and awareness initiatives.