Location (Primary): Nairobi, Kenya
Direct reporting: Regional Head of Legal & Compliance
Company: Mogo Kenya, part of Eleving Group
Position open to all nationals (Relocation to Kenya is required for this role)
About us:
We are dedicated to fostering upward social mobility in diverse communities by providing credit access to entrepreneurs who are often excluded from traditional banking. Through a combination of asset financing, fintech innovations, AI-based underwriting, and proprietary car portals, we empower local entrepreneurs, such as motorcycle taxi riders, Uber/Bolt drivers, and small business owners, to purchase their own vehicles and obtain loans to expand their businesses.
About the role:
You will own the regional compliance framework - regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, policies, monitoring, and training - for a fast-growing lending business operating across multiple African jurisdictions, where the business enters new markets, launches new products, and expands its branch and partner network at pace.
Your job is to make growth possible within the rules, working alongside the business rather than at a distance from it.
We welcome applications from international candidates and are open to supporting relocation.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious compliance professional looking to take on a pan-African role with real impact and career growth potential.
Relocation to Nairobi (Kenya) with travel across African markets is required.
Key responsibilities:
- Own the regional compliance framework - policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with Group standards.
- Design compliance controls that are proportionate and workable on the ground - practical enough for branch, field, and partner teams to apply consistently, and structured enough to hold as volumes grow.
- Act as compliance partner on new market entries and new product launches, from feasibility through go-live.
- Oversee regional AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance programmes.
- Run the compliance monitoring plan and track findings through to closure.
- Lead regulatory reporting and inspections, and manage engagement with local regulators.
- Report on compliance status and key risks to regional management, Group Compliance, and Board-level committees.
- Guide local compliance teams and coordinate training and awareness to drive consistent practice across markets.
- Partner with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, and other control functions.
What we expect from you:
Education
- A Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- A relevant professional compliance certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA, CISI) is an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory affairs.
- Prior in-house experience within financial services, fintech, banking, or another regulated sector.
- Demonstrated experience implementing AML/CFT programmes and compliance monitoring activities.
- Multi-jurisdictional experience is a plus; exposure to African markets is welcome.
- Some experience setting up or improving compliance processes from the ground up is an advantage.
Competences:
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk-based compliance principles.
- Good knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions and financial crime prevention.
- Practical and solutions-oriented approach to compliance matters.
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with senior stakeholders.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative, proactive and able to challenge constructively when required.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard compliance tools.
What We Offer:
- Real impact across multiple African markets, in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment where decisions are made quickly.
- A supportive regional team that backs you with input, escalation, and resources when you need them.
- A multicultural, professional, and collaborative team, where your expertise is valued and your ideas matter.
- A career accelerator - pan-African scope and Group-level exposure that is hard to find at this level.
- Monthly housing allowance and periodic flights back to home country.
- A competitive salary and bonus system matched to your experience and expertise.
- Relocation support.
- Health insurance package for you and your family.