Wave Mobile Money
Risk and Compliance Lead
NEWJob Description
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You will lead field audit efforts in Mali and coordinate the local execution of global risk and compliance standards. You will supervise agent audits, spot checks, and reconciliations; escalate and remediate audit deficiencies; monitor and enforce control measures; and support rollout of internal control frameworks. You will identify and evaluate operational risks, monitor KYC and agent onboarding controls, participate in incident reviews and remediation, and prepare compliance documentation and reports. You will support AML and CFT investigations in Mali, including submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Authority, provide regulatory guidance and training, conduct due diligence with partners, and coordinate or escalate fraud investigations and trends. The role requires working from the office in Mali and may involve travel to field locations; work authorization in Mali is required.
Requirements
- ā5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit
- āMaster's degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business & Economics, or a related field
- āFluency in French and working knowledge of English
- āExperience in mobile money operations or the financial services sector is an advantage
- āProven experience in team management
- āWork authorization in Mali
Responsibilities
- āSupervise and coordinate field audits including agent audits, spot checks, and reconciliations
- āEscalate and address deficiencies identified during audits
- āMonitor implementation of control measures and escalate breaches or gaps
- āRoll out internal control frameworks across business functions
- āIdentify and evaluate operational risks with functional teams
- āMonitor compliance with KYC and agent onboarding controls
- āParticipate in incident reviews and follow up on remediation actions
- āSupport AML and CFT investigations and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports to the Financial Intelligence Authority
- āProvide guidance and training on regulatory and legal requirements
- āConduct and respond to due diligence requests
- āPrepare periodic and ad hoc compliance reports
- āCoordinate fraud investigations and escalate fraud signals and trends
Benefits & Perks
- āGenerous health insurance for employees and their dependents
- āGenerous parental leave (26 weeks for mothers, 4 weeks for fathers)
- āSubsidized child care upon return to work
- āSubsidized gym memberships and fitness classes
- āAirtime reimbursement
- āFree food
- āOffice space