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Risk & Compliance

Compliance Officer

Own the firm's regulatory compliance framework, AML/KYC programme and the relationship with ECMA.

Addis Ababa, EthiopiaFull-timeCloses 31 December 2026
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Applications close 31 December 2026.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and test the firm's compliance monitoring programme
  • Oversee client onboarding, KYC verification and ongoing due diligence
  • Manage regulatory reporting and act as principal contact with ECMA and ESX
  • Investigate and resolve complaints under the published complaints procedure
  • Deliver compliance training to dealing and client-facing staff

Requirements

  • Degree in law, finance or a related discipline
  • Experience in compliance, audit or risk within a regulated financial institution
  • Detailed knowledge of Ethiopian capital markets legislation and AML obligations
  • The independence of mind to challenge revenue-generating colleagues

Equal opportunity

We consider all qualified applicants without regard to ethnicity, gender, religion, disability or any other characteristic unrelated to the requirements of the role.