Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time through your line manager.
What they're looking for
- Professional or native fluency in French and English
- Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Affairs, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Economics, Risk, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g. CAMS, ICA) are a plus
- Proven success leading compliance for a regulated financial services company or fintech in the DRC, including extensive experience engaging with the BCC
- Strong knowledge of mobile money, e-money, and digital financial services regulatory frameworks
- Are hands-on, analytical, and flexible in assuming several responsibilities at once
More about this role
We're making Africa the first cashless continent.
In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.
We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across 9 countries and are growing fast.
Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in...
We're looking for a Head of Compliance and Risk who is hands-on, analytical, and excited about taking on several responsibilities at once in a fast-paced environment. You'll be the most senior compliance and risk leader for...
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