Head of Compliance at Mukuru

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but is not limited to):

• Lead and be accountable for the management of the compliance function and development of the compliance team
• Proactively drive and maintain a robust compliance framework including policies and procedures, committee terms of reference and compliance training
• Provide comprehensive advice and support to the Board and business ensuring that Mukuru’s activities are conducted in accordance with internal guidelines and the broader regulatory expectations
• Take overall responsibility for the oversight of key compliance risks including financial crime, sanctions, compliance monitoring, and conduct risk management
• Collaborating with the wider business in developing an appropriate compliance oversight strategy and ensuring a consistent approach is adopted across the business
• Act as a compliance ambassador in supporting the development and embedment of a compliance culture across the Group
• Together with commercial colleagues, managing and developing Mukuru’s relationship with its regulators

Key Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• Substantial compliance experience working within the financial services industry with a significant compliance exposure
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services sector specifically around payments and FX products
• Previous experience of managing a compliance team
• Experience of making presentations at Board and Group level

Additional Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively (both oral and written)
• Ability to stay calm and work well under pressure to meet competing deadlines
• The ability to challenge assumptions and to drive forward a compliance agenda