Reporting Line: General Manager

Location: Kampala, Uganda

Company: eTranzact Platform Ltd

Position Overview

eTranzact Platform Ltd, a leading African financial technology company, is seeking a visionary and results-driven Head of Risk & Compliance to lead and grow its Uganda operations. This pivotal leadership role will be responsible for in ensuring the eTranzact’s operations align with the regulatory landscape of broader Pan-African mission to drive financial inclusion, innovation, and digital transformation of Uganda and beyond.

The Head of Risk & Compliance Officer will report directly to the General Manager and serve as the face of upholding compliance with local and international financial regulations, mitigating legal risks, and promoting a culture of integrity in Uganda. This role requires a Head of Risk & Compliance leader with a deep understanding of advancing financial inclusion in Uganda’s growing fintech ecosystem thus a key contributor to eTranzact’s mission to deliver secure, efficient, and accessible payment solutions across electronic channels,

Key Responsibilities

• Regularly review operational procedures and advise on compliance with industry standards, suggesting necessary adjustments to align with regulatory requirements.

• Assist in setting up KYC and onboarding procedures for merchants, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations.

• Collaborate with clients to assess their business models and design tailored payment solutions to optimize cash flow management and enhance transaction processes.

• Engage with clients to understand their challenges related to payment processing and provide actionable advice on optimizing payment solutions for improved business operations.

• Guide clients on choosing the most effective payment solutions based on their business needs, ensuring that they align with regulatory standards and internal goals.

• Continual compliance risk assessment of company practices, together with the development of internal policies and procedures, compliance training, and protocols.

• Ensuring compliance with best practices

• Participate in Business Process Re-engineering exercises to ensure controls therein Platform Limited

• Review SLA Manuals to ensure applicable regulatory laws are incorporated

• Any other duties as required by the Head, Tech/Risk/Compliance, Managing Director, or the Board

What You Will Bring

• The ideal candidate for this Head of Risk & Compliance Officer - (Fintech) position brings a blend of skills and personality that make them uniquely qualified.

• Adherence to regulatory standards and compliance requirements for the financial and payments industry, particularly in relation to KYC, AML, and PSD2 regulations.

• Ability to analyze complex systems and propose effective solutions to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients and internal teams. Proven ability to present complex payment solutions clearly and compellingly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

• LLM (an advantage)

• A minimum of 5 years of working experience with at least 3 years’ compliance experience, preferably within the financial services environment. Insurance Industry experience is referable.

• FINTECH/I.T. knowledge (advantage)

• High level of determination and tenacity

• Good understanding of Compliance activities in Financial Services.

• Experience in developing and managing compliance monitoring programs.

• Articulate, effective communication skills with the ability to communicate internally and externally (lawyers, regulators, auditors) at all levels

Why Join eTranzact?

eTranzact Platform Ltd is a trailblazer in Africa’s digital payments ecosystem, committed to transforming financial access through innovation. As a Head of Risk & Compliance Officer, you will play a leading role in upholding compliance with local and international financial regulations, mitigating legal risks, and promoting a culture of integrity thus play a vital role in advancing financial inclusion in Uganda’s growing fintech ecosystem.

This is more than a job – it is an opportunity to drive impact, shape an industry, and lead a high potential business at a transformative moment.