Senior Compliance Associate

apolloagriculture All jobs
Nairobi
3 month(s) ago Hybrid
Job Overview
Company apolloagriculture
WorkplaceHybrid
Job Typefulltime
CategoryFice
First Seen 3 month(s) ago

Job Description

About the Role   As Senior Compliance Associate AML & Regulatory Compliance you will support Apollo’s day-to-day compliance program with a focus on AML/CFT regulatory compliance policy administration monitoring and training. You will work closely with finance credit product operations people and external advisors (inc. legal counsel)  to help keep key compliance obligations on track and support Apollo’s responsibilities. This is a hands-on role for someone with 3–5 years of experience who is practical organized detail-oriented and willing to roll up their sleeves. ➡ Responsibilities ➡ Own day-to-day compliance coordination and tracking. Maintain compliance trackers calendars registers and evidence files across key areas such as AML/CFT data protection corporate compliance policy reviews declarations and regulatory filings.  Support core AML and data protection processes. Help maintain practical controls around AML/CFT KYC-related compliance support sanctions/PEP screening workflows privacy notices data subject requests breach escalation and records of processing activities. Escalate complex matters quickly and keep documentation organized and audit-ready. Keep policies templates and procedures up to date. Coordinate periodic reviews of compliance-related policies notices templates and trackers.. Partner with teams on real operational issues. Work closely with Product Credit CX People Procurement and Operations to answer routine compliance questions spot risks early and make sure new processes vendors customer journeys and communications meet minimum compliance standards before launch. Support third-party and contract compliance processes. Help coordinate third-party due diligence NDAs data processing agreements and contract compliance checks. Run training and awareness activities. Coordinate and support compliance training across teams and field teams including AML data protection code of conduct and related topics. Track completion maintain records and help improve training materials over time. Prepare reporting and escalate issues clearly. Prepare recurring compliance updates organize supporting evidence and escalate incidents overdue actions policy gaps or potential breaches in a timely way. Support responses to auditors and internal stakeholders where needed. Collaborate with regulators and supervisory authorities. Support day-to-day engagement with regulators including CBK and equivalent authorities in other jurisdictions by helping coordinate submissions information requests follow-ups and regulatory correspondence. Build with ownership and practicality. This is a roll-up-your-sleeves role. You’re expected to follow through stay close to the details keep things moving and improve processes over time rather than just flagging issues from the sidelines. Work independently as an individual contributor proactively identifying compliance risks advising stakeholders and driving actions to resolution. The role requires strong judgement and the ability to influence and move matters forward across teams while maintaining an objective compliance perspective You might be a fit if you ➡ Have 3–5 years of experience in compliance AML legal audit risk internal controls or regulatory operations Hold a degree in Law Business Public Administration or a related field Are highly organized detail-oriented and strong on follow-through Can manage multiple workstreams deadlines and stakeholders Are comfortable translating policies and regulatory requirements into practical actions Communicate clearly and work well across functions Are willing to take ownership in a hands-on fast-moving environment Added advantage ➡ Experience in a regulated environment fintech financial services lending or audit Exposure to AML/CFT regulatory reporting sanctions/PEP screening compliance monitoring or data protection Familiarity with Kenyan compliance requirements Who we are ➡ We work in cross-functional teams where compliance is expected to be practical collaborative and close to the business. We operate across multiple countries and are subject to different regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations We value ownership sound judgment and people who help solve problems while maintaining the right controls. WecCare about outcomes not ego. We hold ourselves and each other to a high bar and we all roll up our sleeves to make the work excellent. We move fast take smart risks and build with urgency—because our customers' livelihoods depend on what we deliver. We listen deeply debate openly and collaborate across boundaries—because the best ideas often come from unexpected places. We offer competitive compensation meaningful ownership and the chance to grow on a team that takes your work—and your development—seriously. ➡

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