London, Ontario, Canada · Hybrid
Who We Are Onafriq is an omnichannel network of networks, making borders matter less by providing our partners with a single pathway to unlock the full power of cross-border and cross-platform payment solutions. With a n…
Skills: Regulatory Compliance, AML/CTF Framework, Financial Crime Risk Assessment, Transaction Monitoring, Sanctions Screening
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
The role involves acting as the MLRO and Compliance Officer for Onafriq UK, ensuring adherence to FCA requirements and financial crime regulations. Key duties include managing SARs, overseeing transaction monitoring, and maintaining the firm's compliance framework.
Candidates need 3-5 years of experience in compliance or AML within an FCA-regulated financial institution, such as an EMI or fintech. Proficiency in the FCA Handbook and experience with SAR submissions and customer due diligence are essential.
Who We Are
Onafriq is an omnichannel network of networks, making borders matter less by providing our partners with a single pathway to unlock the full power of cross-border and cross-platform payment solutions.
With a network spanning over 40 African markets, Onafriq connects over 1 billion mobile money wallets, over 500 million bank accounts, and over 200,000 agents in Nigeria, enabling domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services.
By connecting global and regional enterprises, mobile money operators, money transfer operators, banks, fintechs, global development organisations, and online and offline merchants, supported by world-class regulatory and compliance capabilities and a strong regional presence in 10 offices in Africa, and others in the UK, US, and China, Onafriq is ushering in a new era of access for people across the African continent and beyond.
The Role
We are looking for a Compliance Officer & Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join the Group's Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division. This is an in-country delivery role, working day-to-day under the supervision and guidance of the Group Director of Compliance & Group MLRO.
You will hold SMF16 (Compliance Oversight) and SMF17 (MLRO) responsibilities for Onafriq UK Limited, the Group's principal UK operating subsidiary. Your focus will be on fulfilling regulatory obligations, maintaining robust compliance processes, and supporting the Group Director in managing the FCA relationship — rather than setting group-wide strategy.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compliance professional who is ready to step into their first or early MLRO appointment in a regulated payment institution, with the benefit of senior oversight and a collaborative GRC team around them.
The role is based in London. The successful candidate will be subject to FCA approval as an SMF holder.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Crime & AML (MLRO Responsibilities)
Policies, Controls & Monitoring
FCA Engagement
Governance & Training
Qualifications and Experience:
We are looking for candidates with a solid foundation in compliance and financial crime, who are ready to take on MLRO responsibilities with appropriate senior support. The ideal candidate will have:
You Will Be A Good Fit If You Are:
Why Work for Us:
As a pioneering payments company building the African payments infrastructure for the next 100 years, Onafriq connects businesses to the continent through our global payment network. We connect over 500 million mobile money wallets, 200 million bank accounts, and 400,000 agents in Nigeria. Our omnichannel network enables domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services. By linking mobile money operators, money transfer operators, banks, fintech companies, development organisations, and online and offline merchants to each other, we create a world of financial opportunities. Our ‘network of networks’, backed by top-notch regulation and offices across Africa and others in the UK, US, and China, sets the stage for simplified access and growth. In 2023, Onafriq was honoured as the Fintech of the Year at the African Banker Awards, a testament to our impact and innovation in the financial sector. We unlock access across the continent, driving one interconnected economy online and offline. Changing lives, communities, countries and our continent. Because where there’s access, there’s growth. For more information, please visit www.onafriq.com or email us at [email protected]
Offices: 1 Sandton Dr, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, ZA · Douala, Douala, CM · F234/2 Clerks Street, Accra, GH · 623 Wood Avenue, Nairobi, Workify, Nairobi, KE · 51 Eastcheap, City of London, England EC3M 1DT, GB
As a pioneering payments company building the African payments infrastructure for the next 100 years, Onafriq connects businesses to the continent through our global payment network. We connect over 500 million mobile money wallets, 200 million bank accounts, and 400,000 agents in Nigeria. Our omnichannel network enables domestic and cross-border disbursements and collections, card issuing and processing, agency banking, and treasury services. By linking mobile money operators, money transfer operators, banks, fintech companies, development organisations, and online and offline merchants to each other, we create a world of financial opportunities. Our ‘network of networks’, backed by top-notch regulation and offices across Africa and others in the UK, US, and China, sets the stage for simplified access and growth. In 2023, Onafriq was honoured as the Fintech of the Year at the African Banker Awards, a testament to our impact and innovation in the financial sector. We unlock access across the continent, driving one interconnected economy online and offline. Changing lives, communities, countries and our continent. Because where there’s access, there’s growth. For more information, please visit www.onafriq.com or email us at [email protected]
Offices: 1 Sandton Dr, Johannesburg, Gauteng 2196, ZA · Douala, Douala, CM · F234/2 Clerks Street, Accra, GH · 623 Wood Avenue, Nairobi, Workify, Nairobi, KE · 51 Eastcheap, City of London, England EC3M 1DT, GB
