Risk & Compliance Lead

The role

You will lead field audit efforts in Niger and support internal control, compliance, and fraud operations. You will maintain compliance policies, manage relationships with partner banks and the Central Bank, and supervise field audit activities.

What you will do

• Own and maintain all compliance and risk-related policies, procedures, and controls.
• Serve as the risk and compliance point person in the country.
• Assist with identifying and evaluating operational risks.
• Monitor implementation of basic compliance requirements.
• Participate in incident reviews and follow-up on remediation actions.
• Support documentation and reporting on internal risk or compliance issues.
• Support AML and CFT Investigations in Niger.
• Contribute to the implementation of the compliance program.
• Provide guidance and training on laws and regulatory requirements.
• Manage relationships with partner banks, the Central Bank (BCEAO) and other stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or audit.
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Business & Economics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in team management.
• Work authorization in Niger is required.

Nice to have

• Fluency in French
• Working knowledge of English
• Experience in mobile money operations or the financial services sector

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Generous health insurance for yourself and your dependents
• Generous parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers)
• Subsidized child care when you return to work
• Subsidized gym memberships and fitness classes
• Airtime reimbursement
• Free food
• Beautiful office space

Before you apply

• Work authorization in Niger is required.

About the company

Wave is building financial services to make Africa the first cashless continent. They provide mobile app services for cash deposit, withdrawal, and payments across 9 countries.