Compliance Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Compliance Consultant will be responsible for ensuring that Mybitstore operates in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.

The role will support the development and implementation of the Company’s compliance framework, monitor regulatory obligations, identify and mitigate compliance risks, and provide guidance to management and employees on compliance-related matters.

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The successful candidate will work closely with Management, Operations, Finance, Technology, Human Resources, Legal, and other relevant teams to promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical business conduct.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and assess applicable laws, regulations, regulatory directives, and industry requirements relevant to Mybitstore’s operations.
• Maintain an up-to-date regulatory compliance register.
• Track regulatory changes and advise Management on their potential impact on the business.
• Ensure that required regulatory obligations, filings, reports, licenses, registrations, and renewals are completed within applicable timelines.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory bodies and support regulatory examinations, inspections, and enquiries.
• Maintain appropriate records of regulatory correspondence and compliance activities.

• Support the implementation and monitoring of the Company’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) framework.
• Ensure appropriate Know Your Customer (KYC) and customer due diligence processes are implemented and followed.
• Conduct or support enhanced due diligence for higher-risk customers, transactions, or business relationships.
• Monitor transactions and activities for potential suspicious or unusual patterns.
• Escalate suspected financial crime, fraud, money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions, or other compliance concerns through the appropriate channels.
• Support the preparation and submission of applicable suspicious transaction or regulatory reports.
• Maintain appropriate AML/KYC documentation and records.

• Conduct periodic compliance reviews and assessments across relevant business functions.
• Identify compliance gaps, control weaknesses, and potential regulatory risks.
• Develop and track corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain a compliance risk register and monitor identified risks.
• Conduct compliance testing and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Follow up on outstanding compliance issues until satisfactory resolution.

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure employees understand and comply with applicable Company policies.
• Review business processes and recommend appropriate compliance controls.
• Support the implementation of compliance procedures across departments.
• Maintain proper documentation and evidence of compliance activities.

• Work with the Data Protection Supervisor/Officer and relevant teams to promote responsible handling of personal data.
• Support data protection impact assessments where required.
• Monitor compliance with data handling, retention, access, and privacy procedures.
• Escalate suspected data protection breaches through the appropriate channels.

• Organize or support compliance training and awareness programmes for employees.
• Educate employees on AML/KYC, data protection, fraud prevention, conflicts of interest, anti-bribery, confidentiality, and other relevant compliance matters.
• Maintain records of compliance training and employee participation.

• Support investigations into suspected compliance breaches, fraud, policy violations, or other regulatory concerns.
• Document findings and maintain appropriate investigation records.
• Recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Escalate material compliance incidents to Management and other relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare regular compliance reports for Management.
• Provide updates on regulatory developments, compliance risks, outstanding issues, and remediation activities.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Support the preparation of reports required by regulators and other authorized stakeholders.

 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of relevant experience in compliance, risk management, AML/KYC, internal controls, financial services, fintech, banking, payments, or a related industry.
• Good understanding of Ghana’s regulatory and compliance environment.
• Working knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, customer due diligence, sanctions screening, and financial crime prevention.
• Knowledge of applicable data protection and privacy requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, or monitoring compliance policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting compliance reviews, risk assessments, audits, or investigations.
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of corporate governance and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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Professional certification in one or more of the following will be an advantage:

• Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)
• Certified Compliance Professional
• Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)
• Risk Management certification
• Internal Audit certification
• ACCA, ICA, CIMA, or other relevant professional qualification
• Legal qualification

  KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• High level of integrity and professional ethics
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of compliance principles
• Risk identification and assessment
• Strong report-writing and documentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and make sound compliance judgements
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear and practical manner
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

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