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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
pawaPay is a leading Mobile Money payment aggregator in Africa – integrate to a single API to access mobile money payments in more than 15 countries.
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Risk and Compliance Manager / MLRO Uganda job at pawaPay
pawaPay
Job Description
Job Title: Risk and Compliance Manager / MLRO Uganda
Organisation: pawaPay
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
We are looking for a Risk and Compliance Manager/MLRO to help us achieve our ambitions.
As Risk and Compliance Manager/MLRO – Uganda you will be responsible for ensuring the Risk and Compliance frameworks for the Company including but not limited to maintaining our regulatory cover in the operating market. In addition to licensing maintenance through regulatory reporting and engagements, you will act as the designated Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and local Data Protection contact person in Uganda.
The ideal candidate will therefore have demonstrable experience in stakeholder management, managing a team of people and array of projects, plus a preferable experience of working with Central Banks or other regulators across Sub Saharan Africa.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Your main duties will include:
Compliance/MLRO
Monitor and ensure overall compliance with all obligations in the laws under which the company is licensed
Monitor and regularly assess that the Company complies with applicable external legislation (including AML/CTF legislation) and other regulations and guidelines issued by competent authorities, as well as the Company’s Policies and Framework
Control and regularly assess whether the AML/CTF Framework to prevent the Company being used for money laundering or terrorism financing (“ML/TF”) is appropriate and adequately implemented within the Company
Provide advice and support to employees, contractors and other persons involved in activities in a similar capacity on regulatory requirements concerning regulatory matters, conduct, financial crime, data protection, enterprise risk and consumer protection
Act as the Money Laundering Reporting Officer/Nominated Officer and ensure that the obligation of reporting SARs/STRs is fulfilled
Periodically respond to Law Enforcement on enquiries and requests for information
Ensure the provision of information to Regulators or Partners in relation to Regulatory
Oversee engagements between the Company and regulators on general compliance and AML/CTF matters
Report to the Company Board at least quarterly on the operation and effectiveness of the Company’s AML/CTF systems and controls
Act as the designated in country Data Protection Contact person for all related matter
Risk Management
Ensure the implementation of the Company’s risk management framework by maintaining the country risk registers, conducting periodic risk assessments
Conduct the Annual AML risk assessment in line with the local regulatory requirements
Carry out quarterly Company Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSA)
Conduct product risk assessments in support of product approvals requests or new product strategies the Company is involved in
Coordinate the carrying out of the required thematic risk assessments in the local jurisdictions including but not limited to Consumer Protection Risk Assessment, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Jurisdictional Regulatory Risk Assessments
Review and update of the local risk policies, procedures and checklists with guidance from the Governance function
Other Responsibilities
Prepare the reports to be presented to local Boards and Committees, where required
Ensure all Company reporting (regulatory and statutory) is filed on time
Act the local/region regulatory liaison on all regulatory matters including coordinating regulatory inspections and audits
Be a proud brand ambassador for pawaPay.

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
What is required of the ideal candidate?
At least 7 years’ proven experience in a risk and compliance role within regulatory affairs, compliance, or similar role
Experience of regulatory engagements including seeking licenses, regulatory reporting, inspections in payments/fintech, experience of this within Africa is an advantage although not essential
Excellent knowledge of legal/regulatory requirements and procedures
Confident communicator with keen attention to detail
Highly-analytical with strong attention to detail
Exceptionally diligent and proud of your output in all aspects of work
Experience working within the mobile money industry is a major advantage
Strong organisational skills
Capable of translating big picture thinking into processes and workflows within the organisation
Technology savvy and happy with a remote working environment
Happy to work in an environment that promotes autonomy and responsibility amongst its team
Demonstrates passion, energy, drive, and a willingness to collaborate with an ambitious team internationally
Willing to travel as required.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at the Apply Button below.
Deadline: 9th April 2025