AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Associate

Kora

AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Associate ensuring compliance with regulations for Kora's operations across Africa. Providing guidance on compliance issues, training, and evaluation of compliance programs.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeLagos • 🇳🇬 NigeriaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that Kora remains compliant with all regulatory requirements regarding AML/CFT/PFW.
Provide support and advice on compliance issues e.g. all business units, new products, new jurisdictions, and new regulatory initiatives.
Assist as and when required, in the development, drafting, and updating of procedures/processes/policies and related training programs/manuals and the delivery of training that is tailored to the operations & finance units' needs.
Review, test, and recommend updates to Kora’s AML/CFT/CPF operations, standards, and controls.
Carry out KYC on new merchants and conduct on-doing due diligence on existing merchants.
Assist in implementing compliance measures and determine appropriate remedial action plans (including, where necessary, timeframes and responsibilities).
Draft, manage, and execute policies and procedures that govern the organization's enterprise AML/CFT/CPF) program.
Conduct transaction monitoring and generate STR/SAR reports.
Ensure that the organization complies with existing and developing international and national laws and regulations.
Carry out periodic evaluations of the compliance programs and make appropriate changes and improvements.
Handle end-to-end process flow for all requests and enquiries from regulators and LEAs.
Ensure Kora follows its year-on-year training plan by owning the Compliance training and awareness function.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 2 years experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role experience in a B2B environment, FinTech services, or banking industry that operates across multiple African markets
Certification - DCP/CAMS/ACFCS
Proven AML/CFT/CPF compliance experience.
Knowledge of Transaction monitoring and KYC/CDD.
Quick and agile learning and problem-solving.
Understanding the complex interactions of regulatory frameworks in the international finance space
Experience in a high-growth team and/or startup experience.
Strong interpersonal, organizational, communications, analytical, and project management skills.
Thorough knowledge of products, services, operations, & systems and extensive dealing with laws, regulations, and regulatory agencies related to assigned areas.
Proficiency with personal computers and pertinent mainframe systems and software packages.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Sponsored and tailored training
Paid parental leave
Paid time-off
Flexible work style
Annual performance bonus
Low-interest loans
Group Life Insurance
Access to up to four therapy sessions monthly
Day off on your birthday 🎂 🎁 🎉
Employee interest groups that provide supportive communities within Kora
Great company culture and the opportunity to work with a highly collaborative team building something great!

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Hard Skills & Tools

AMLCFTKYCCDDtransaction monitoringcompliance program developmentpolicy draftingdue diligenceregulatory compliancerisk assessment

Soft Skills

problem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsproject managementagile learningadaptabilityteam collaborationtraining delivery

Certifications

DCPCAMSACFCS