Compliance Analyst

African Guarantee Fund (AGF) is a non-bank financial institution that promotes economic development by providing financial guarantees to financial institutions, enabling them to lend to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).

This role involves supporting the Group Chief, Internal Controller and Compliance Officer in the day-to-day execution of AGF's compliance framework. The analyst will be crucial in ensuring the company's operations align with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, internal policies, and global best practices through various compliance activities.

1. Support the implementation and maintenance of the compliance framework, policies, procedures, and tools across areas like Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), data protection, conflict of interest, fraud, whistleblowing, and code of ethics.
2. Perform Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and due diligence reviews for partner financial institutions, counterparties, vendors, and other third parties, including sanctions, Politically Exposed Persons (PEP), and adverse media screening.
3. Conduct compliance monitoring and testing according to the approved plan, documenting all findings and recommendations.
4. Track regulatory developments in AGF's operating jurisdictions and analyze their impact on company policies and processes.
5. Maintain compliance registers and records for conflict of interest declarations, gifts, hospitality, breaches, incidents, and regulatory obligations.
6. Assist in the compliance risk assessment process by collecting and analyzing data to identify, assess, and monitor compliance risks.
7. Support the preparation and delivery of compliance awareness and training sessions for employees, tracking mandatory training completion.
8. Contribute to the development and execution of the annual compliance activities plan.
9. Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance activity reports and dashboards, and assist in preparing reports for Management and the Board.
10. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Group Chief, Internal Controller and Compliance Officer.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Compliance, Auditing, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field.
2. Professional qualification or ongoing certification such as ACAMS, ICA, or CFE is an added advantage.
3. Minimum of three years of relevant experience in compliance, AML/CFT, risk management, or audit within financial services, consulting firms, law firms, or Development Financial Institutions. Experience in a Big 4 audit firm is considered advantageous.
4. Ability to manage multiple assignments under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
5. Strong knowledge and experience with international standards and requirements for AML/CFT, Data Protection, Fraud, Risk Management, and Internal Control.
6. Good understanding of the African continent and its business environment.
7. Ability to compile, analyze, and report activity results effectively.
8. High degree of computer literacy, including advanced Excel; familiarity with sanctions screening and compliance monitoring tools is an advantage.
9. Bilingual fluency in English and French is an added advantage.
10. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
11. Excellent research and report writing skills.
12. Good understanding of operational and compliance risk.
13. Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
14. Good interpersonal and relationship management skills.
15. Effective presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
16. High level of integrity, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.
17. Demonstrated ability to work in an evolving and multicultural environment.
18. Ability to learn quickly and develop necessary skills.
19. Team player with the ability to work independently.
20. Acceptable IT skills.
21. Attentiveness to details.
22. Ability to use spreadsheets and accounting software.
23. Willingness and ability to travel.
24. Self-driven individual with a passion for helping SMEs succeed.
25. Ability to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting.
26. Ability to work under minimum supervision.