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Compliance, Governance and Assurance Specialist (Fintech/Stablecoin/Cryptocurrency/Remote)

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

Kenya

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Fluency in English, Knowledge of AML and KYC regulations, 3-5 years compliance experience, ACAMS certification compulsory, Strong organizational and planning skills.

Key responsabilities:

Document company policies and procedures
Conduct KYC reviews for new customers
Work with departments to improve controls
Advise on internal control design and efficiency
Manage relationships with stakeholders and auditors

Black Pen Recruitment Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting TPE https://blackpenrecruitment.com/

2 - 10 Employees

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Job description

Our Client is the largest and the first licensed on/off-ramp platform for stablecoins in Africa. They are dedicated to offering innovative solutions in the African stablecoins space. Our client is committed to making stablecoins accessible and understandable for everyone, providing their customers with secure and user-friendly platforms for their financial transactions.

Job type: Full-time/Permanent

Workplace: Remote

Requirements

Fluency in English
Proficient in the use of Microsoft office tools
Knowledge of AML, KYC, counter terrorist financing and sanctions issues.
Compliance experience of minimum 3 - 5 years.
ACAMS certification or related certification is compulsory
Strong planning, organizational and management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Experience working with diverse and geographically distributed teams.
Strong academic credentials.
Ability to perform with a high level of discretion, professionalism and integrity.
The ideal candidate will be organized, pay attention to detail, and be a good troubleshooter/problem solver who works well under pressure and thrives in a startup environment.
Knowledge of risk and control self-assessment

Responsibilities

Ensuring documentation of company policies, processes and procedure
KYC review of customers on boarded to the platform
Ensures findings from the KYC reviews are documented and monitored for closure
Working with the various departments to put controls in place where deficiencies have been noted
Provide compliance advisory related internal control design, process efficiency and effectiveness.
Review of B2B and OTC customers during onboarding
Develop and manage relationships with business stakeholders and external auditors
Conduct third party and vendors on boarding due diligence.
Ensures all reviews and exceptions noted during reviews are risk rated in accordance with the risk management criteria, assurance scoring and coordinate/follow up for closure.
Implement department operating procedures manuals.
Perform other tasks as assigned.