Compliance Analyst at African Guarantee Fund (AGF)
Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Group Chief, Internal Controller and
Compliance Officer, the Compliance Analyst will support the day-to-day
implementation of AGF’s compliance programme through compliance monitoring and
testing, due diligence and screening, data analysis and reporting, helping to
ensure that the company’s activities comply with applicable laws and
regulations, internal policies and international best practices.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
- Supporting
the implementation and maintenance of the compliance framework, policies,
procedures, and relevant implementation tools around the following areas,
but not limited to:
- Anti-Money
Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)
- Data
Protection and Management
- Conflict
of Interest
- Fraud
and Whistleblowing
- Code
of Ethics and Professional conduct
- Performing
Know-Your-Customer (KYC) and due diligence reviews on partner financial
institutions, counterparties, vendors and other third parties, including
sanctions, Politically
- Exposed
Persons (PEP) and adverse media screening.
- Conducting
compliance monitoring and testing in line with the approved compliance
monitoring plan, and documenting findings and recommendations.
- Tracking
regulatory developments in the jurisdictions where AGF operates and
analyzing their impact on the company’s policies and processes.
- Maintaining
compliance registers and records, including conflict of interest
declarations, gifts and hospitality, compliance breaches and incidents,
and regulatory obligations.
- Supporting
the compliance risk assessment process by gathering and analyzing data to
help identify, assess and monitor compliance risks.
- Supporting
the preparation and delivery of compliance awareness and training sessions
for employees, and tracking completion of mandatory training.
- Contributing
to the development and execution of the compliance activities plan.
- Preparing
weekly, monthly, and quarterly compliance activities reports and
dashboards, and supporting the preparation of reports to Management and
the Board.
- Perform
any other task as assigned by the Group Chief, Internal Controller and
Compliance Officer.
Desirable qualifications, skills, knowledge and
experiences
- Bachelor’s
degree in Compliance or Auditing or Risk Management, Finance, accounting
or Laws or any relevant field.
- Professional
Qualification or ongoing certification (ACAMS or ICA or CFE or any
relevant qualification) is an added advantage.
- A
minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in compliance, AML/CFT,
risk management or audit within the financial services industry,
consulting firms, law firms, or
- Development
Financial Institutions. Experience in a Big 4 audit firm is considered
advantageous.
- Ability
to manage multiple assignments under pressure while meeting tight
deadlines.
- Good
knowledge of and experience with AML/CFT, Data Protection, Fraud, Risk
Management and Internal control international standards and requirements.
- Good
understanding of African continent and business environment.
- Ability
to compile, analyze and report results of activities.
- High
degree of computer literacy, including advanced Excel; familiarity with
sanctions
- screening
and compliance monitoring tools is an advantage.
- Bilingual
– fluent in English and French is an added advantage.
Skills
- Strong
analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Strong
research and report writing skills.
- Good
understanding of operational and compliance risk.
- Strong
prioritization and organizational skills.
- Good
interpersonal and relationship management skills.
- Good
presentation and communication skills, both written and oral.
- High
level of integrity, discretion and ability to handle confidential
information.
- Demonstrated
ability to work in an evolving and multicultural environment.
- Ability
to learn quickly / develop the necessary skills.
- Team
player, with the ability to also work independently.
- Acceptable
IT skills.
Additional eligibility competences and desired
Characteristics
- Attentiveness
to details.
- Ability
to use spreadsheets and accounting software.
- Willingness
and ability to travel.
- Self-driven
individual with a passion and flair for helping SMEs succeed.
- Ability
to work in a professionally and culturally diverse setting.
- Ability
to work under minimum supervision.
How to Apply
All applications should be sent via email, attaching your
resume and cover letter summarizing your relevant work experience, name and
contact information of 3 referees that are familiar with your professional
qualifications and work experience to: recruitment@africanguaranteefund.com
All applications should be clearly marked on the subject
line: “AGF – Application for Compliance Analyst” and will be considered
until 4th November 2026 or until the position is filled.
Apply: AGF-Vacancy-Compliance-Analyst-Recruitment-Announcement-211026.pdf