Compliance Manager

DUE: 30 JUN 2025

Job description for Compliance Manager/Head of Risk and compliance

Regulatory Compliance framework Development

• Design, implement, and continuously optimize compliance management infrastructure and processes aligned with regulatory
  requirements, covering core areas including credit, AML, and consumer protection.
• Ensure end-to-end business operations comply with the latest policies of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and other relevant
  authorities

Regulatory Liaison & Risk Response

• Serve as primary regulatory contact, leading responses to examinations, inquiries, and on-site inspections to ensure prompt
  resolution and closed-loop issue management.
• Monitor and analyze financial regulatory developments to anticipate compliance risks and develop contingency plans.

Comprehensive Risk Management

• Spearhead identification, assessment, and monitoring of operational, legal, and reputational risks, establishing early-warning
  mechanisms.
• Drive digital transformation of compliance and risk control tools to enhance efficiency in microfinance scenarios.

Monitoring and Reporting

• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and audits of operations.
• Submit regular compliance reports to management and board, providing strategic decision support.
• Report any breaches or non-compliance issues to senior management with actionable recommendations.

Cost-Effective Compliance Implementation

• Design high-value compliance solutions aligned with resource constraints of micro-institutions, balancing regulatory rigor with
  business agility.

Professional Background:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related fields. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Certifications such as FRM、CFA、CIMA、CIA, etc. are preferred.

Experience Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in compliance, risk management, audit, or internal control, gained either through in-house roles or
  external consulting, with at least 3 years in a management or core position.
• Proven involvement in financial regulatory inspections, compliance remediation, or supervisory rating enhancement projects.
• Experience in banking or microfinance institutions (e.g., micro-lending, fintech) is preferred.
• Experience in big 4 audit firm, big 4 consulting firm or famous brand law firm is preferred.

Core Competencies
Professional Expertise:

• Proficient in Microfinance Act, RBZ regulations and Data Protection act, with the ability to independently interpret regulatory
  documents.
• Capable of identifying operational risks, diagnosing compliance gaps, and designing remediation plans.

Practical Skills:

• Exceptional cross-departmental coordination skills; able to translate compliance requirements into executable solutions for
  business units.
• Innovative thinking and execution ability to drive compliance implementation in resource-constrained environments.

Value Alignment:

• Upholds compliance as a non-negotiable principle, with strong risk sensitivity and professional ethics.
• Adaptable to the fast-paced decision-making culture of microfinance institutions.

TO APPLY
To apply, send your CV to [email protected]
Salary will be disclosed to successful candidates. Due date
30/06/2025