Location: Accra, Ghana

Reports To: Head of Risk & Compliance / Managing Director

Job Purpose

To develop, implement, and monitor risk management and compliance frameworks to ensure the company adheres to regulatory requirements, internal policies, and sound risk practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop, review, and update risk management policies, procedures, and frameworks.

- Ensure compliance with Bank of Ghana regulations, AML/CFT policies, and other statutory requirements.

- Conduct risk assessments across departments and recommend mitigation measures.

- Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on compliance implications.

- Train staff on compliance requirements, ethics, and risk awareness.

- Investigate and report compliance breaches, fraud, or irregularities.

- Maintain relationships with regulators, auditors, and external stakeholders.

- Prepare and submit timely risk and compliance reports to management and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in risk, compliance, or audit within the financial services sector.

- Professional certification (e.g., ICA, CAMS, ACCA, ICAG, CISA, CRMA) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and risk management practices.

- Analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

- High ethical standards, integrity, and confidentiality.

- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities