Compliance and Risk Manager

The Manager, Compliance and Risk will spearhead WadzPay’s compliance function, drive compliance and risk management strategy, partner with senior business and operational leaders, and serve as a point of contact for regulators.

Responsibilities

• Track regulatory changes and implement a compliance program
• Build and update internal manuals, policies, and procedures
• Design and implement a risk management process
• Conduct regular risk assessments
• Act as the primary contact for regulators in multiple countries
• Manage and coordinate license application processes
• Prepare and submit quarterly compliance reports to the Board
• Ensure regulatory reporting obligations are fulfilled
• Coordinate escalations and suspicious transaction or activity reporting
• Perform regulatory and AML risk assessments
• Serve as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer
• Conduct regular AML and CTF training for staff

Requirements

• Broad understanding of regulatory requirements for virtual asset activities including broker-dealer, custody, settlement, and transfer
• Knowledge of virtual asset regulations in South Africa, the EU, and Singapore
• Experience liaising with regulators
• Proficiency drafting internal policies and procedures
• Knowledge of financial crimes, ethics, marketing, outsourcing, conflicts of interest, and risk management
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Minimum 5 years of relevant compliance experience in financial services
• Exposure to payment and virtual asset sectors
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Experience establishing compliance programs with global teams