Orange Money Anti Money Laundering /CFT Specialist

The AML/CFT Specialist supports the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of the organization's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) framework within a fintech and digital financial services environment. The role provides second-line oversight, subject-matter expertise, and regulatory interpretation to ensure AML/CFT risks are effectively identified, managed, and monitored in line with supervisory expectations.

Support the maintenance of the AML/CFT risk assessment, including identification of emerging financial crime risks linked to fintech products, digital channels, and delivery models.

Provide oversight and guidance on the application of CDD, SDD, and EDD measures, including customer segmentation and risk rating in line with a risk-based approach.

Provide second-line oversight of transaction monitoring processes, alert quality, investigations, and suspicious transaction reporting.

Perform AML/CFT monitoring activities, prepare management and regulatory reporting, and provide advisory support to business and product teams

• Effective time management
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication/presentation skills
• Rigorous and business oriented
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• A team player and problem solver

Master's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Criminology or related field

Professional certifications such as CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) or ICA AML or an equivalent compliance qualification will be an added advantage.

Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, preferably within a financial institution.

At least two (2) years of supervisory experience in AML/CFT, Compliance, Risk Management, or Financial Crime investigations.

Proven experience in transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD, sanctions screening, suspicious transaction investigations, and regulatory reporting.

Experience in developing or implementing AML/CFT policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks will be an added advantage.

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