Product Compliance Manager at Flutterwave

Flutterwave is looking for a Product Compliance Manager. This role requires a proactive, solution-oriented, articulate, strategic thinker, who is able to provide general AML/compliance advisory to Product Teams, Expansion, Growth, Engineering, Customer Experience, etc on behalf of the broader Compliance function.

Job Scope

• Collaborating with key stakeholders (e.g. Product Managers, Compliance, Risk, Legal, etc) to evaluate the potential compliance risks of any new or existing product, feature, or vertical;
• Providing general AML/compliance advisory to Product Teams, Expansion, Growth, Engineering, Customer Experience, on behalf of the broader Compliance function.
• Gathering and tracking implementation of product-specific Compliance requirements to support launch milestones (e.g. alpha, beta, general availability). Where significant changes in timeline or obstacles are known, CBPs are expected to communicate and/or resolve these in a timely manner;
• Support expansion for new payments product launches by scoping, defining, and communicating product and compliance requirements
• Participate in the review and negotiation of partner contracts to ensure consistency with existing processes and systems or highlight changes needed to integrate for future growth plans
• Determine compliance requirements for domestic and international markets
• Advise Payments Product team on Compliance operational process and regulatory requirements across various markets
• Design go-to-market strategies that comply with applicable regulatory obligations for all Payments products, initiatives, and strategies.
• Build a tactical road-map and set goals that align with the strategic product roadmap
• Design and draft all relevant program documentation, content, and processes
• Participate in annual risk assessments and audits
• Manage transitions between project stages and ensure that changes are consistent with organizational goals

Desired Skills And Expertise

• 5+ years experience in applicable payments, card networks, and money transmission rules and regulations
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Global AML Compliance and Banking regulations
• Knowledge of Customer underwriting, Risk assessment, and Risk Management
• Experience drafting policies and procedures
• Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills coupled with the ability to drive consensus.
• SQL, Data science knowledge is an added advantage.
• A track record of following through on commitments
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel,
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Contribute to other needs within the Internal Products team as may be required from time to time