Officer, Risk & Compliance

The Risk and Compliance Officer is responsible for supporting the practical application of FSD Africa’s risk, compliance and assurance processes, helping teams identify risks, meet obligations and address control gaps in a timely and consistent way. The role contributes to organisational effectiveness by maintaining reliable risk information, supporting project risk assessment and onboarding, monitoring compliance requirements, tracking mitigation actions and helping staff apply risk and compliance practices in their day-to-day work. Through this work, the Officer helps strengthen accountability, protect organisational integrity and support responsible delivery of FSD Africa’s programmes and operations.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, or a related field.
  
• Professional qualification or progress towards certification (e.g. IRM, FRM, CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent) is desirable.
  

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, or a related field within a reputable organisation.
  
• Sound understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks and principles.
  
• Practical experience in risk assessments, compliance reviews, or internal audit.
  
• Exposure to due diligence processes (including KYC, safeguarding, and ESG considerations).
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience in preparing structured reports and dashboards.
  
• Strong command of written and spoken English.