Legal & Regulatory Compliance Manager at Busha Digital LTD

Overview: This position develops and provides oversight of AML/CFT, Sanctions, Risk management and strategic compliance matters for the business.

You would need to be able to operate in a fast-moving, fast-growing start-up with a strong culture of compliance.

You will work with other cross-functional team members and will rely heavily on both qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions. Your duties may also include training new employees and maintaining open communication with other departments during your day.

Responsibilities:

• Have and be able to develop a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which we operate, including monitoring changes in regulatory developments.
• Manage the identification, communication and tracking of regulatory changes and analyze the impact of such changes. Report, monitor and implement policies ensuring the company meets its regulatory requirements.
• Prepare concise and clear reports on the level of risk and control effectiveness to key stakeholders regularly.
• Assess product, compliance or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Work with Risk & Compliance representatives to identify all related compliance requirements applicable to the business.
• Ensuring the company functions legally and ethically while meeting its business goals
• Assist with any relevant Compliance returns/ad hoc filings
• Document any technology changes and ensure the governance framework is followed
• Maintain and adapt the AML policies as new regulations come in and assist with relevant registrations.
• Developing compliance programmes, reviewing company policies, and advising Management on possible risks; and responsible for educating other staff members on compliance-related matters and assisting with compliance training for staff.
• Work experience in risk management is an added advantage.

The ideal employee must have;

• A minimum educational qualification of a university degree or a higher national diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or professional qualification in the field of Law or any other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience (financial technology experience) would be a preferred candidate. Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, diligent with keen attention to detail and a track record of seeing tasks/projects through to the conclusion.
• Able to demonstrate experience in independently managing, organise and prioritise multiple tasks, projects, responsibilities, and competing priorities for yourself and the team
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise

The ideal employee must have;

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the crypto industry