Compliance Officer / Risk Manager

# Compliance Officer / Risk Manager

Introduction

As GoPremium continues to expand its innovative financial services across Africa, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Compliance Officer / Risk Manager to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring that our operations adhere to all relevant regulatory standards while effectively managing risk. You will be at the forefront of maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of our platform as we revolutionize financial services in Africa.

Responsibilities

The Compliance Officer / Risk Manager will play a vital role in safeguarding GoPremium's operations and reputation. Here's what the role entails:

1. Regulatory Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain compliance programs to ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations across the African markets we operate in.

2. Risk Assessment and Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential risks to the company, including financial, operational, and reputational risks.

3. Policy Development: Create and update company policies and procedures to align with regulatory requirements and best practices in the fintech industry.

4. Training and Education: Develop and conduct training programs for employees to ensure company-wide understanding and adherence to compliance policies and risk management procedures.

5. Audit and Monitoring: Conduct regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies. Monitor transactions and activities for potential compliance issues or risks.

6. Regulatory Reporting: Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all submissions.

7. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders on compliance and risk-related matters.

8. Incident Management: Lead the response to any compliance breaches or risk events, including investigation, reporting, and implementation of corrective measures.

Why This Role is Essential

The Compliance Officer / Risk Manager role is fundamental to GoPremium's mission of providing secure and trustworthy financial services across Africa. Here's why this role is crucial:

1. Maintaining Trust: By ensuring compliance with regulations and managing risks effectively, you will help maintain the trust of our users, partners, and regulators, which is essential for our growth and success.

2. Enabling Innovation: Your work will allow GoPremium to innovate confidently within regulatory boundaries, helping us push the boundaries of fintech while staying compliant.

3. Protecting Our Users: Through effective risk management and compliance oversight, you will play a key role in protecting our users' financial interests and data.

4. Facilitating Expansion: As we expand into new markets, your expertise will be crucial in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of different African countries.

Join Us on Our Mission

At GoPremium, we're not just building a fintech platform; we're creating a more inclusive and accessible financial ecosystem for Africa. As our Compliance Officer / Risk Manager, you'll be instrumental in ensuring that we achieve this mission ethically and responsibly. If you're passionate about fintech, regulatory compliance, and risk management, and want to make a significant impact on financial services in Africa, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of finance on the continent.