Airtel Money Head of Risk & Compliance

Vacancy at Airtel Tanzania, Dar es Salaam October 2026 Job Opportunity: Head of Risk & Compliance – Airtel Money TanzaniaCompany:Airtel Money Tanzania (Airtel Africa)Position:Head – Risk & ComplianceLocation:TanzaniaApplication Link:Apply Online HereAbout Airtel AfricaAt Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drives us. We champion diversity, anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of the communities we serve. By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team with a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise across our operating companies in Africa.Airtel Africa is an equal opportunity employer and remains fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.Key Responsibilities1. Risk Matrix & Control FrameworkDevelop the Airtel Money Riskand Compliance Framework and coordinate its implementation across the function, including cross-functional dependencies.Develop and implement effective internal control processes, procedures, and systems to minimize operational risk.Perform gap analysis for all Risk Assurance and Fraud Management (RAFM) processes and controls.2. License Acquisition & ComplianceSupport Regulatory, Business Development, and Finance teams with leadership and expertise in acquiring appropriate new licenses when required.Cascade standards and guidelines across the organization for acceptable M-Commerce license terms, conditions, and obligations.Manage all M-Commerce operating licenses to ensure:All obligations (rollout, universal service, reporting) are fulfilled throughout the license lifecycle.No financial penalties are levied due to non-compliance.Performance positions the business favorably when licenses are up for renewal.3. Control Environment & SystemsChampion the effective use of risksystems detailing end-to-end business risks.Implement the RAFM Compliance Monitoring System.Review and address system-generated and manual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) alerts.Assist in managing, driving, and supporting AML system initiatives.4. Audit Interface & Issue ClosureConduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed.Ensure closure of statutory and internal audit issues by implementing agreed audit recommendations.5. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Regulatory ComplianceAnalyze and identify possible money laundering activities reported by the operating company and partner banks.Ensure full compliance with Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and other local regulatory requirements.Develop, implement, and maintain policies for AML/CFT, KYC, data protection, consumer protection, and fraud prevention.Act as the primary liaison with regulators, ensuring transparent engagement, timely submissions, and smooth examinations.Implement robust transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR), and escalation procedures.6. AML Training & Knowledge SharingProvide training and awareness programs across the business on compliance, AML, Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), fraud awareness, and data protection.Respond to internal AML and compliance inquiries.7. Regulatory Engagement & ReportingEnforce a culture of timely and accurate regulatory reporting.Provide comprehensive reports to the Group Risk & Compliance team and the Audit & Risk Committee.Coordinate regulatory engagements, inspections, workshops, and related initiatives.8. New Products & GovernanceEnsure strict adherence to Group Finance directives regarding Revenue Generating Events.Lead the Risk & Compliance Committee within Airtel Money Tanzania.Ensure effective embedding of group compliance policies into operations and adapt them to local regulatory requirements.Oversee internal policy reviews, licensing updates, and compliance gap measurements.9. Fraud Management System & ReportingInvestigate suspicious transactions and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required.Deliver accurate and timely compliance and fraud management reports.Candidate Requirements & QualificationsEducational QualificationsBachelor’s Degree:Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, IT, or a related field.Master’s Degree:Master’s degree (preferably an MBA) is preferred.Professional Certifications:ACA / ACCA / CPAandCISAareRequired. CFE qualification is desirable.Working ExperienceTotal Experience:Minimum of8 yearsof overall experience.Specialized Experience:At least5 yearsin internal audit within a Financial Institution.How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates can submit their applications online through the official Airtel Careers Portal:Click Here to Apply for Head of Risk & Compliance at Airtel Money Job Opportunity: Head of Risk & Compliance – Airtel Money Tanzania Company:Airtel Money Tanzania (Airtel Africa) Position:Head – Risk & Compliance Application Link:Apply Online Here About Airtel Africa At Airtel Africa, we act with passion, energy, and a can-do attitude. Innovation with an entrepreneurial spirit drives us. We champion diversity, anticipate, adapt, and deliver solutions that enrich the lives of the communities we serve. By choosing Airtel, you choose to be part of a winning team with a brilliant opportunity to build a career in your field of expertise across our operating companies in Africa. Airtel Africa is an equal opportunity employer and remains fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Key Responsibilities 1. Risk Matrix & Control Framework Develop the Airtel Money Riskand Compliance Framework and coordinate its implementation across the function, including cross-functional dependencies. Develop and implement effective internal control processes, procedures, and systems to minimize operational risk. Perform gap analysis for all Risk Assurance and Fraud Management (RAFM) processes and controls. 2. License Acquisition & Compliance Support Regulatory, Business Development, and Finance teams with leadership and expertise in acquiring appropriate new licenses when required. Cascade standards and guidelines across the organization for acceptable M-Commerce license terms, conditions, and obligations. Manage all M-Commerce operating licenses to ensure:All obligations (rollout, universal service, reporting) are fulfilled throughout the license lifecycle.No financial penalties are levied due to non-compliance.Performance positions the business favorably when licenses are up for renewal. Manage all M-Commerce operating licenses to ensure: All obligations (rollout, universal service, reporting) are fulfilled throughout the license lifecycle. No financial penalties are levied due to non-compliance. Performance positions the business favorably when licenses are up for renewal. 3. Control Environment & Systems Champion the effective use of risksystems detailing end-to-end business risks. Implement the RAFM Compliance Monitoring System. Review and address system-generated and manual Anti-Money Laundering (AML) alerts. Assist in managing, driving, and supporting AML system initiatives. 4. Audit Interface & Issue Closure Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance procedures are followed. Ensure closure of statutory and internal audit issues by implementing agreed audit recommendations. 5. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Regulatory Compliance Analyze and identify possible money laundering activities reported by the operating company and partner banks. Ensure full compliance with Bank of Tanzania (BoT), Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), and other local regulatory requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain policies for AML/CFT, KYC, data protection, consumer protection, and fraud prevention. Act as the primary liaison with regulators, ensuring transparent engagement, timely submissions, and smooth examinations. Implement robust transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting (SAR/STR), and escalation procedures. 6. AML Training & Knowledge Sharing Provide training and awareness programs across the business on compliance, AML, Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT), fraud awareness, and data protection. Respond to internal AML and compliance inquiries. 7. Regulatory Engagement & Reporting Enforce a culture of timely and accurate regulatory reporting. Provide comprehensive reports to the Group Risk & Compliance team and the Audit & Risk Committee. Coordinate regulatory engagements, inspections, workshops, and related initiatives. 8. New Products & Governance Ensure strict adherence to Group Finance directives regarding Revenue Generating Events. Lead the Risk & Compliance Committee within Airtel Money Tanzania. Ensure effective embedding of group compliance policies into operations and adapt them to local regulatory requirements. Oversee internal policy reviews, licensing updates, and compliance gap measurements. 9. Fraud Management System & Reporting Investigate suspicious transactions and file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) as required. Deliver accurate and timely compliance and fraud management reports. Candidate Requirements & Qualifications Educational Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree:Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, IT, or a related field. Master’s Degree:Master’s degree (preferably an MBA) is preferred. Professional Certifications:ACA / ACCA / CPAandCISAareRequired. CFE qualification is desirable. Working Experience Total Experience:Minimum of8 yearsof overall experience. Specialized Experience:At least5 yearsin internal audit within a Financial Institution. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications online through the official Airtel Careers Portal: Click Here to Apply for Head of Risk & Compliance at Airtel Money