# Risk & Compliance Lead at Wave

- Company: Wave
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://wave.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Niamey, Niger
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-17
- Apply by: 2026-11-01
- Apply: https://www.wave.com/en/careers/job/6198056004?gh_jid=6198056004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/wave-risk-and-compliance-lead/

## About the role

As a Risk and Compliance Lead, you’ll play a key role in maintaining operational integrity in a growing and dynamic environment. You will lead our field audit efforts in Niger while supporting internal control, compliance, and, on occasion, fraud operations. You’ll be the go-to person on the ground to coordinate local execution of our global risk and compliance standards.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business & Economics, or a related field
- Fluency in French and working knowledge of English are strong pluses
- Experience in mobile money operations or the financial services sector is an added advantage
- Proven experience in team management
- Are passionate about protecting customers, staff, and the company from risk

Tags: Risk & Fraud