Compliance Specialist

At Mukuru, compliance isn't just about meeting regulatory requirements. It's about building trust, protecting our customers, and enabling sustainable growth across multiple markets.

We're looking for a Compliance Specialist (Financial Services) who is passionate about navigating complex regulatory environments and translating legislation into practical business solutions. If you thrive on solving challenges, influencing stakeholders, and helping organisations operate with integrity, this could be your next opportunity.

• Partner with stakeholders across the business to provide practical compliance advice.
• Interpret legislation, regulations, licence conditions, directives, and regulatory guidance.
• Translate complex legal requirements into clear, actionable business solutions.
• Support new products, customer journeys, business initiatives, and regulatory projects.

• Monitor emerging legislation and regulatory developments.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on products, processes, systems, and controls.
• Maintain regulatory change registers and action plans.
• Deliver concise updates and recommendations to key stakeholders.

• Assist with the maintenance of licences and regulatory registrations.
• Coordinate regulatory submissions, renewals, and reporting obligations.
• Support Key Individuals and representatives in meeting regulatory requirements.
• Engage with regulators and assist with regulatory requests and enquiries.

• Draft and review policies, frameworks, standards, and procedures.
• Conduct compliance monitoring and testing activities.
• Identify compliance risks, control weaknesses, and improvement opportunities.
• Track remediation actions and support business stakeholders in closing gaps.

• Act as a trusted advisor while maintaining independent compliance judgement.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with Legal, Risk, Product, Operations, and Compliance teams.
• Promote practical, risk-based compliance principles throughout the business.

• 3–5 years' experience in financial services compliance, regulatory advisory, legal interpretation, or a related field.
• Experience supporting regulated financial services businesses.
• Exposure to compliance monitoring, regulatory change, policy governance, or assurance activities.

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Relevant qualification in Compliance, Law, Risk, Finance, or a related field.
• Compliance certifications and FSCA Regulatory Examinations will be advantageous.

• Strong understanding of FAIS/FSP requirements and financial services regulation.
• Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory guidance.
• Understanding of compliance monitoring, policy governance, and regulatory reporting.