REGIONAL COMPLIANCE OFFICER

MOGO Auto Limited is part of Eleving Group, an international fintech company operating in sixteen countries across three continents. We are a world-class, reliable, and internationally trusted partner, expanding access to finance in Kenya to promote upward social mobility. Our portfolio encompasses a range of financial products, including car financing, motorcycle financing, tuk-tuk financing, electric motorcycle financing, logbook loans, and vehicle financing.

Since entering the Kenyan market in 2019, we have financed over 100,000 vehicles and served over 50,000 satisfied customers. In June 2024, our new motorcycle financing issuances surpassed the 230 million Kenya shilling mark. 

Our growth is attributed to a focused market growth strategy, a strong emphasis on data and technology, and robust risk management structures. We process loan requests within 24 hours and offer flexible repayment terms of up to 60 months.

Our mission is to provide convenient and affordable financing solutions to our customers, backed by a lowest price guarantee. 

MOGO is one of the few financial companies globally that finances cars of any age, brand, or model. We empower our customers to choose vehicles from trusted dealerships through our user-friendly online car portal. 

Mogo Auto Limited recently signed a commitment letter with Development Finance Corporation (DFC), for a $10 million loan to finance electric vehicles in Kenya. 

Our goal is to facilitate upward social mobility across Kenyan communities by providing innovative and sustainable financial solutions. We strive to build mutually beneficial partnerships with our customers, helping them find the best deals and guiding them through the purchasing process. 

Join us - you'll love working in a collaborative and non-bureaucratic environment that is fun yet stable and sustainable.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop, implement, and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and controls in line with regulatory requirements across East African jurisdictions. 
2. Ensure the company’s operations comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, especially those related to microfinance and fintech institutions. 
3. Conduct research and monitor changes in the regulatory landscape in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and other target markets.  
4. Lead compliance training and awareness programs across departments and branches. 
5. Act as the primary point of contact for regulators, auditors, and internal stakeholders on all compliance matters. 
6. Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify, evaluate, and mitigate compliance risks. 
7. Support legal and regulatory reporting, including the preparation of reports for senior management and regulatory bodies. 
8. Review and advise on customer and vendor contracts from a compliance and legal perspective. 
9. Ensure company adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), data protection, consumer protection and other relevant regulations. 
10. Investigate and manage incidents, breaches, or violations of compliance policies or regulations. 
11. Collaborate with internal and external legal counsel where necessary to address legal or compliance risks. 
12. Any other duties assigned

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized institution. A postgraduate qualification or certification in compliance, risk management, or financial regulation is an added advantage 
2. Advocate of the High Court (Kenya or other East African jurisdictions) preferred. 
3. Minimum 5 years’ experience in legal and/or compliance roles, ideally in the asset finance, microfinance or financial services sector. 
4. Proven experience working across multiple East-African regulatory environments. 

Feel Good

• A friendly and dynamic work environment
• An excellent well-being program:
• Health insurance (after probation period)
• Pension scheme (after probation period)
• Active social life and events

Win

• Fast results without the friction of bureaucracy
• Great victories due to the transparency of the company and its goals
• Bonuses and awards for the great work
• Participate in victory celebrations with your co-workers

Grow

• Together with an intelligent team
• Yourself and the company with the established feedback culture
• Your knowledge with training possibilities