Regulatory & Compliance Manager

About the role

Bede, a Zain Fintech company operating in Sudan, is looking for a Regulatory & Compliance Manager to report to the FinTech General Manager. The role develops, implements and oversees the regulatory compliance framework of the organization, ensuring adherence to financial regulations, licensing requirements, anti-money laundering (AML) standards, consumer protection laws and corporate governance, while minimizing regulatory risk.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements from the Central Bank of Sudan and other authorities, and advise management on the regulatory implications of new products and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures and controls, and run regular compliance reviews and assessments.
• Secure and maintain operational licenses (e.g. e-money, payment processing, digital assets) and lead applications for new license categories such as micro-lending or international remittance.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly regulatory reports (AML/CTF, transaction volumes) and coordinate inspections, audits and inquiries.
• Oversee AML and CTF compliance, KYC and customer due diligence, and monitor suspicious transactions.
• Manage third parties: conduct due diligence on partners, merchants, vendors and outsourcers, review NDAs, SLAs and commercial agreements, and track remediation after audits.
• Build and lead the operations team, train staff on compliance protocols, and ensure compliance with information security policies.

Required profile

• B.Sc. in Law, Economics, Business Administration, Management, Banking & Financial Studies, IT, Engineering or a related field; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional certifications in Compliance, AML/CFT, Risk Management or Corporate Governance (e.g. CAMS, CCEP, ICA) are highly desirable.
• At least 5 years of experience in a regulatory and compliance position, preferably in banking, FinTech or mobile telecom.
• Experience developing internal controls, governance and stakeholder management, and at least 3 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication in Arabic and English, including with top management.
• Project management, analytical thinking, vendor management and leadership skills.
• Advanced use of IT packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint, and reporting and dashboard creation.

To apply, candidates must submit a resume/CV, a passport-size photograph and proof of highest education qualification through the Zain careers application.