Reference number: 1

Job type: Permanent

Kigali Rwanda

Organisation Name: MTN Mobile Money

MTN Level: 3M

Mission/ Core purpose of the Job:

Compliance Manager will ensure the business operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies by proactively identifying regulatory risks, implementing effective compliance frameworks, and promoting a culture of integrity and ethical conduct across all business functions. Compliance Manager will facilitate and enable sustainable growth, maintaining trust with customers and regulators, and safeguarding the business’s reputation in a rapidly evolving financial and technological landscape.

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop methodologies to measure Compliance across all business units and test techniques and policies & procedures.
• Support the development of compliance reporting and monitoring framework that meets the requirements of various internal and external stakeholders
• Provide the reports and analysis to support and contribute to the development of the functional MMRL/FinTech strategy in line with the overarching business goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to enable regular reviews of the functional strategy, road map and performance to ensure its alignment with the changing dynamics of the internal and external ecosystem.
• Monitor MMRL’s compliance agenda and directives and assist first line management to implement necessary compliance mechanisms.
• Conduct second line compliance assurance reviews and oversight of the MMRL compliance reviews.
• Delivery and maintenance of the compliance Risk Monitoring and Management Plan
• Tracking of findings and actions from the regulator in regard to compliance and regulatory risks.

• Ensure alignment and where applicable, adherence to directives, guidelines and framework from both FinTech and MMRL groups.
• Support first line management in the identification of potential issues with current procedures that may impact risk, audit, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Responsible for the design and second line assurance quality measures.
• Manage and drive training programs to ensure all MMRL teams and stakeholders are adequately trained on the Legislative requirements and appropriate compliance methodologies.
• Test and prepare reports on the quality of compliance monitoring and testing program and assist management in improving Maturity status.
• Ensure updated Compliance Risk Universe with relevant Compliance obligations from the regulator and supervisory authorities.
• Ensure Full Compliance with Local Data privacy and protection obligations and Industry standards.
• Ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, and industry guidelines (e.g., FCA, PRA, AML regulations, GDPR, MiFID II, FATF recommendations).
• Develop, update, and implement compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify and mitigate regulatory risks.
• Monitor regulatory changes and provide guidance on the impact on business operations.
• To identify, monitor and take appropriate measures in mitigating risks of money laundering, financing terrorism and financing of proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and apply a risk-based
• Develop and maintain the fraud detection and AML monitoring framework.
• Analyse transaction data to identify suspicious activity (SIM swap fraud, mobile money laundering, etc.).
• Lead investigations and escalate confirmed incidents to law enforcement or regulators.
• Implement KYC, sanctions screening, and fraud prevention protocols.
• Conduct risk assessments and enhance internal controls.
• Collaborate with compliance, cybersecurity, and legal teams
• Coordinate internal and external compliance audits and regulatory inspections.
• Assist with internal investigations related to breaches of compliance or financial crime policies.
• Develop and track remediation plans for identified compliance issues.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience and Competencies)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Criminal Justice, Law, Business, IT
• Certified Risk and Compliance Management professional, ISO 31000 Risk Manager, ACAMS…
• Financial services or Mobile Financial services related training is preferred.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in Data privacy and protection, Compliance, regulatory and risk management
• Hands-on experience in managing, leading and implementing compliance policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of e-commerce and Electronic payment business is advantageous
• Knowledge of financial crime risk policies and procedures.
• Familiar with SQL Server queries.
• Experience gained in a leading bank, regulator or professional services firm is advantageous.
• Three or more years’ experience within a nontraditional FinTech environment

How to apply:

All interested candidates are requested to apply through the MTN website and submit their updated curriculum vitae with copies of notified academic credentials no later than 23^rd September 2025. MTN Website portal: https://www.mtn.co.rw/careers/

We strongly encourage applications from women and/or individuals with disabilities.

Note: Should you not hear from us within 14 (fourteen) days from the closing date of this advertisement, you may consider your application unsuccessful. If you encounter any issues when completing the application, reach out to Alozius.Mutamba@mtn.com (+250788319965)

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