Compliance Lead

About the role

Djamo is seeking a Compliance Lead to design, implement and manage its local compliance programme in Senegal. Reporting to the Group Head of Legal & Compliance – WAEMU, you will ensure the company meets all regulatory requirements while supporting limited legal activities.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain full compliance with local financial regulations (BCEAO, CENTIF, ARTP, AMF‑UMOA).
• Act as primary liaison with partner banks, regulators and coordinate inspections, audits and filings.
• Monitor regulatory developments and inform internal stakeholders of relevant changes.
• Lead end‑to‑end AML/CFT compliance, including KYC onboarding, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting.
• Conduct periodic regulatory risk assessments and update AML/CFT frameworks.
• Ensure timely and accurate STR/SAR submissions to partner banks or CENTIF.
• Roll out internal policies and controls, and provide basic contract review and coordination with external counsel.

Required profile

• Proven experience in financial compliance, preferably within the West African banking or fintech sector.
• Strong knowledge of regional regulations (BCEAO, CENTIF, ARTP, AMF‑UMOA) and AML/CFT standards.
• Ability to interact effectively with regulators, partner banks and internal teams.
• Experience reviewing basic contracts and managing external legal counsel.

Required skills