Senior Associate, Compliance Testing at Flutterwave

The Role: 

• Flutterwave’s Compliance Testing Program plays a critical role in ensuring and enhancing the effectiveness of the company’s internal control framework.
• The Compliance Testing Senior Associate will support the execution of Flutterwave’s Compliance Testing Program, performing testing and validation of the effectiveness of the organization’s compliance controls.
• This position will report into the Compliance Testing Manager

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the execution of the Compliance Testing Program policies and procedures and testing schedules for the entire compliance program remit (i.e., data privacy, ABC, AML/CTF, Sanctions and consumer compliance).
• Conduct complete, accurate, and timely compliance testing pursuant to testing scripts that capture all necessary elements to test the effectiveness of a particular control. Meet or exceed Key Performance Indicators.
• Incorporate feedback on work product received from the Compliance Testing Manager and Quality Control results from the Compliance Testing Associates into future work.
• Review work products such as customer files, investigative results, and other documents for adherence to program requirements. Draw conclusions regarding the overall quality of performance of a control, documenting conclusions with clarity and support.
• Recommend enhancements to the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation of the Compliance Testing Program processes.
• Adhere to internal review deadlines and testing schedule.
• Confirm adherence to remediation plans and efforts regarding findings discovered as part of Compliance Testing activities
• Learn and adapt new technology systems or processes, as required.
• Stay abreast on the latest regulatory developments and changes.

Required Qualifications to be a Waver:

• Bachelor's degree in Financial Management or Investment Management, Business Management, Commerce, Commerce in Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 year of experience in controls testing, internal audit or similar testing functions related to risk management and compliance. Preferably within the financial services industry.
• Familiarity with the legal, corporate governance, and regulatory environment related to compliance areas (i.e., data privacy, ABC, AML/CTF, Sanctions and consumer compliance). Ability to understand internal policy and procedure requirements.
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in English required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Time management, and organizational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritize several tasks simultaneously and autonomously.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) are a bonus.