Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer (Africa)

May 4

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Built for success in emerging markets: accept and send payments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

Payment Processing • Emerging Markets • Latin America • Brazil • Alternative payment methods

201 - 500

Description

• Gain a deep understanding of local regulations and requirements set forth by central banks, financial authorities, and other stakeholders. • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans and initiatives, collaborating with relevant teams to ensure timely implementation. • Monitor progress on compliance initiatives, identifying and addressing any gaps or challenges that may arise. • Coordinate and participate in audits and assessments, providing necessary documentation and support to auditors. • Stay up-to-date with changes in regulations and industry standards, advising management on potential impacts and mitigation strategies. • Collaborate with the information security team to integrate security best practices into compliance efforts. • Serve as a subject matter expert on compliance-related matters, providing guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Security, or related field. • Proven experience in regulatory compliance within the financial services industry, preferably in an African context. • Strong understanding of local regulations, including requirements from central banks, financial authorities, and other regulatory bodies. • Familiarity with international standards and regulations such as PCI DSS, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC (SSAE16), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), COBIT, NIST and/or others. • Experience with data privacy and protection regulations and laws like GDPR. • Experience working with audits and assessments, including preparation and response. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Excellent written and spoken English communication skills. • CISSP, CISA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Travel • Health benefits • Learning benefits