Compliance Officer

3 months ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Legal
dLocal

dLocal

dLocal provides a comprehensive payment processing solution that enables global enterprises to efficiently manage cross-border transactions in emerging markets, facilitating both local payments and payouts to enhance customer satisfaction and operation...

Diversified Financial Services
251-1K
Founded 2016
$357M raised

Description

  • Oversee and manage KYC onboarding for new customers and updates to existing customer records across Senegal.
  • Implement and enhance transaction monitoring processes to detect, review, and report suspicious activity.
  • Serve as the primary contact for AML/CFT matters in Senegal and support related compliance matters across the WAEMU/BCEAO zone.
  • Develop and enforce AML/CFT policies and procedures aligned with Senegalese and regional regulatory requirements.
  • Track, interpret, and communicate regulatory changes affecting payments and financial services in Senegal and the wider WAEMU/ECOWAS region.
  • Build and maintain relationships with regulators and authorities including BCEAO, the Ministry of Finance, CENTIF, and ARTP.
  • Develop and implement compliance procedures for domestic and cross-border remittances, including key West Africa–Europe and intra-ECOWAS corridors.
  • Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and coordinate mitigation actions with other teams.
  • Prepare timely and accurate compliance reports, including suspicious activity reports and regulatory filings.
  • Provide training and awareness sessions to staff on compliance policies, procedures, and AML/CFT requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related field; a degree from a Senegalese or WAEMU-region institution is an advantage.
  • Professional certification such as CAMS, ACAMS, ICA, or an equivalent qualification recognised in Francophone Africa is required.
  • 4–6 years of experience in a compliance role within banking, fintech, or financial services.
  • Experience with payments, remittances, and mobile financial services such as mobile money, Wave, or Orange Money.
  • Hands-on experience building or implementing compliance automations such as workflows, alerts, or reporting systems.
  • Experience engaging with Senegalese regulators such as BCEAO, CENTIF, and ARTP is highly desirable.
  • In-depth knowledge of KYC, transaction monitoring, and AML/CFT regulations in Senegal and the WAEMU zone.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks for payment services in Senegal, including BCEAO regulations on electronic money institutions.
  • Understanding of international remittance corridor dynamics into West Africa.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a multicultural, international, remote-first environment.
  • Fluency in French is required; English proficiency is a significant advantage, and Wolof or another local language is appreciated.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedules with a performance-driven work culture.
  • Remote-first flexibility with a mix of self-managed focus time and in-person collaboration hubs, depending on role and location.
  • Monthly social budget to connect with teammates in person or remotely.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic fintech environment with room to build and innovate.
  • Referral bonus program for recommending successful candidates.
  • Access to dLocal Houses for one-week coworking stays anywhere in the world.

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