Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement risk management policies and control frameworks, particularly across collections, payments, and remittance operations in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead audit assignments across compliance functions including AML/CFT, KYC, and sanctions screening, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Manage transaction and deposit operations to ensure effective risk mitigation and regulatory adherence.
• Conduct regular RCSA (Risk & Control Self-Assessments), track key risk indicators, and perform control testing in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Provide oversight on treasury activities and ensure financial policies are updated and aligned with evolving requirements.
• Utilise data analytics tools to enhance the effectiveness of audit procedures and risk evaluations.
• Ensure that internal policies support good governance and are in alignment with external regulations.
• Drive prompt escalation and remediation of control issues, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are implemented effectively.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification, ideally with experience in Big 4 audit
• 8 years of compliance and/or internal audit experience
• Demonstrated success in implementing control frameworks and maintaining compliance in high-risk and regulated environments.
• Proven track record in identifying and implementing process improvements and workflow automation.
• Willingness to travel regionally/internationally for audit engagements and risk reviews.

This is an exciting opportunity for a compliance professional to play a crucial role in risk assurance within a complex and fast-evolving sector. The successful candidate will have strong judgement, business acumen, and the ability to work with leadership in maintaining compliance integrity across operations.