Position for Director Group Regulatory Affairs – Public Policy Mobile Financial Services - Expat job - Africa
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05/04/20
2 years renewable
Undefined
A self-motivated, public policy professional who is able to develop and drive the Company’s regulatory
strategy for mobile financial services across all our markets in Africa.
An individual with useful professional contacts with Governments and Central Banks across all our
operations in Africa with demonstrable experience in making and maintaining close relationships with
regulators and policy makers.
An individual with significant banking experience in a number of African markets with specific
experience in strategic regulatory engagement and regulatory compliance.
Firsthand experience in implementing compliance measures in Anti Money Laundering Policies.
Professional Bilingual who is proficient in both English and French.
Demonstrable experience in leading teams of senior professionals across a number of markets.
Main Responsibilities and Duties:
Licensing
o Negotiates regulatory approvals and licences required for Mobile Financial Services across
countries in Africa.
Monitor Regulatory Environment and Risk analysis.
o Risk analysis, scans the various regulatory environment for new developments and trends
and advices the Company of opportunities and threats.
o Review proposed legislation and advice on its impact on the company’s activities
o Monitor anti-competitive behaviour and guide on steps for correction
o Roll out Group Mobile Money Regulatory Strategy
o Support country teams to develop country Mobile Money regulatory Strategy
o Support country teams to develop mobile financial services stakeholder engagement plan
o Support country teams to develop Mobile Money Compliance plan.
o Monitor compliance and strategy implementation
Anti -Money Laundering Policy
o Develop Group Anti money laundering policy
o Ensure compliance with the policy across all markets.
Competencies
09- Réglementaire / Regulatory3- Mobile Money7- Mpaiement01- Anglais / English02- Français / French...1- Director - CxO - Management équipe 0 à 50 personnes / Less than 50 people team management
WARNING
- Strong experience in Regulatory for Mobile Financial Services is required
- Subject matter expert in the regulatory of mobile money with technical knowledge in the subject matter
- Strong understanding and experience in implementing compliance measures in Anti Money Laundering Policies
- Can effectively write policies to govern our processes
- Able to build relationships with regulators
- Professional level proficiency in English. French would be a real plus
- Must be prepared to be traveling around 50% travel of your time across all the OpCos
Additional qualifications:
University Degree (Law, Business Management, Economics,)
6-8 years’ leadership experience
Excellent knowledge of laws and regulations in the financial services sector
Good leadership and interpersonal
Good communication and presentation skills
Excellent negotiation skills
IT literacy
Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
Able to perform in a fast paced, performance driven organisation