Head of Regulatory Affairs

Mama Money is a growth-stage fintech on a mission to improve the financial lives of migrants and underserved communities across Africa and beyond. What started in 2015 as a cross-border payments service has grown into a multi-product financial operation. We give people the tools to send, save, and manage money — on their own terms, at a socially fair price.

Mama HQ is in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. We're 157 people strong (and counting), representing 19 countries across Africa, Asia, the UK, and Europe. From remittances to a growing range of financial products, everything we build is in service of people who deserve better. Our culture reflects that same commitment. We look after our team the way we want them to look after our customers. "Just be lekker!" means we trust our talented, diverse people to do what's right and make it happen — simply and with heart.

We've earned a few accolades, built lasting partnerships, and grown our reach in ways we're proud of. We've had good times and tough times, but our focus has never shifted. People over profit, always.

As Mama Money continues to grow its products, partnerships, and geographic footprint, we're looking for a Head of Regulatory Affairs to become the dedicated, in-house owner of our regulatory landscape. This role will maintain our existing licences, lead new licence applications, interpret complex financial services legislation, build trusted relationships with regulators, and provide clear regulatory guidance that enables the business to grow with confidence.

At Mama Money, we’re here to make it easy—for our customers, our communities, and for each other. Simplicity is at the heart of what we do, whether it's creating a seamless and  stress-free customer journey or removing barriers that stand in the way of progress, our work is all about delivering impact, minimizing complexity, and ensuring every experience with Mama Money is easy.

We’re a team that isn’t afraid to give it a go. We value taking action, making bold steps, embracing innovation, solving problems, doing the hard things, and thinking smartly. Mistakes and failures don’t stop us—they teach us. Every challenge is a chance to grow, do better, and push boundaries.

And we just own it. Whether it’s delivering results, collaborating across teams, driving urgency, or taking accountability for our actions, we approach every task with integrity and purpose. We make company goals our own, showing up for each other, our customers, and our mission to create lasting change.

These aren’t just words—they’re how we show up every day:

• Make it easy for customers

• Give it a go

• Just own it