Regulatory Policy Compliance Analyst1 year Renewable
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About the Role
- Our client, a leading multinational organization operating across Africa in the financial services sector, is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced Regulatory Policy & Compliance Analyst. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving regulatory compliance, supporting policy development, and ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements across multiple African markets.
- This is an excellent opportunity for a regulatory professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for governance, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and oversee the implementation of a Compliance Management Programme across multiple African markets.
- Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions, and internal compliance frameworks.
- Develop processes to ensure products and services comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements before launch.
- Support business units in obtaining and maintaining the necessary licences, approvals, and regulatory authorizations.
- Monitor regulatory developments across African markets and assess their impact on the business.
- Prepare regulatory impact assessments and coordinate responses to proposed legislative and policy changes.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop regulatory engagement strategies.
- Work closely with internal audit and business teams to strengthen compliance and governance practices.
- Support engagements with regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Recommend corrective actions where compliance gaps are identified.
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree (MBA or related qualification) will be an added advantage.
- At least 5 years relevant experience in the telecommunications, financial services, fintech, banking, or a related regulated industry.
- Strong knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks governing financial services across Africa.
- Understanding of regulatory policy, compliance management, and licensing requirements.
- Proficiency in both Business English and Business French will be an added advantage.
- Good IT literacy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Strong process design and implementation capabilities.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
- Strong leadership, planning, and coordination skills.