Risk and Compliance Officer Associate

Support the implementation and day-to-day execution of Chipper Cash’s Risk and Compliance Framework in Rwanda, including AML, CTF, CPF, transaction monitoring, investigations, regulatory reporting, risk management, audits, and internal compliance support.

Responsibilities

• Support local compliance leadership in monitoring AML, CTF, and CPF compliance.
• Prepare and file suspicious activity and transaction reports with the Rwanda Financial Intelligence Unit and National Bank of Rwanda.
• Implement and monitor AML, CTF, and CPF frameworks and internal controls.
• Conduct compliance checks, transaction monitoring reviews, and case investigations.
• Maintain policies, procedures, documentation, and risk registers.
• Support regulatory requests, risk assessments, product reviews, control testing, audits, and independent testing.
• Compile compliance reports and dashboards for local and global stakeholders.
• Monitor consumer-protection and data-protection controls.
• Advise internal teams on compliance policies, processes, and regulatory expectations.
• Assist with compliance training and awareness initiatives.

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.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, communication, documentation, collaboration, and task-management skills.

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape compliance at a fast-growing African fintech.
• Collaborative, high-performing culture built on trust, transparency, and innovation.
• Professional growth through regional exposure, leadership collaboration, and development programs.
• Competitive compensation and benefits aligned to global fintech standards.