Mamoru

Compliance Officer

Mamoru

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Uganda

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About the role

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Compliance policies (Financial Crime Policy and Risk Management and Compliance Programme), procedures, and controls.
  • Regularly review and update compliance reports and policies to align with legislative and regulatory changes.
  • Monitor and assess the effectiveness of the compliance framework, ensuring ongoing adherence to laws and regulations.
  • Assist management within Mamoru Uganda and working closely with the Head of Compliance Africa to ensure efficient onboarding of clients, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external legislation.
  • Oversee Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Know Your Customer (KYC) processes during onboarding and ongoing monitoring.
  • Facilitate the opening of bank accounts in Uganda by ensuring requested information is up-to-date and delivered to banks within deadlines.
  • Act as a point of contact with banks and other financial institutions regarding compliance documentation.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crime risks.
  • Support the risk assessment of clients before and after onboarding, ensuring adequate internal controls are applied.
  • Oversee transaction monitoring processes to identify suspicious or unusual activity.
  • Escalate and report suspicious activities to regulatory authorities (e.g., Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA Uganda).
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports to regulatory bodies as identified and where applicable.
  • Deliver compliance training programmes to ensure staff understand AML obligations and reporting procedures.
  • Conduct periodic reviews of internal systems and controls in relation to applicable laws, legislation and company policies.
  • Ensure timely submission of regulatory reports and other filings and responses to regulator requests.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management and the Board on compliance programme effectiveness and key risks.

Requirements

  • Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications in AML/Compliance (e.g., ACAMS, MLRO, Certificate in Compliance Management).
  • 3–5 years’ proven experience in a compliance role within financial services, fintech and banking.
  • Strong knowledge of AML legislation and local/international compliance regulations.
  • Experience liaising with banks and in country regulators is an added advantage.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Retirement plans
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Compliance policiesRisk ManagementCustomer Due Diligence (CDD)Know Your Customer (KYC)Transaction monitoringRisk assessmentsAML legislationRegulatory reportingInternal controlsCompliance training
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationAnalytical thinkingAttention to detailProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsLeadershipInterpersonal skillsTime managementReporting
Certifications
ACAMSMLROCertificate in Compliance Management