Compliance Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ BESPAT HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT 

POSITION: COMPLIANCE OFFICER 

Location: Lilongwe

Reports to: Compliance Manager.

OVERVIEW 

Bespat Human Capital Management, is a Human Resource Recruitment and Management provider established to provide leading edge people management solutions and consulting services to businesses, organizations and government. On behalf of our client, we are now looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to join a team of experts in the company.

Job Purpose

The Compliance Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of compliance frameworks, ensuring adherence to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations, and promoting a strong compliance culture within our client’s company operations.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and implement compliance monitoring frameworks and prepare periodic compliance reports for the Board.

Analyse and identify potential money laundering activities reported by operating companies and partner banks.

Respond and compliance-related inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.

Review and address both system-generated and manual alerts.

Maintain KYC compliance data, conduct analysis, and provide recommendations to mitigate risks.

Investigate suspicious transactions and prepare Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where necessary.

Support and train staff, agents, and dealers and compliance requirements to foster a compliance-driven culture.

Ensure timely and accurate submission of reports and compliance-related information.

Participate in training sessions to stay updated on regulatory changes, partner bank requirements, and company policies.

Coordinate regulatory inspections and examinations.

Identify and assess compliance risks associated with current and future business activities, including new products and partnerships.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Social Sciences, Information Technology, or a related field.

Relevant Experience

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in banking, mobile money operations, compliance, or audit.

Strong knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering regulations, particularly within financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank.

Proven experience engaging with senior management and regulatory authorities on AML matters.

Solid understanding of data analysis, auditing, and reconciliation processes.

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex datasets and generate meaningful insights for decision-making.

Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, Access, and Word.

Experience in telecom auditing environments is an added advantage.

Project management skills; knowledge of SQL or Oracle is desirable.

Personal Attributes & Competencies

Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management.

Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Strong reporting and data management capabilities.

Project and program management skills.

Ability to collaborate across teams and organizational levels.

High level of integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed application letter, CV and copies of relevant qualifications, to: recruitment@bespat.net

Closing Date: 26th April 2026.