Zimbabwe AML Compliance Officer

Job Summary

To support the establishment of a regulated virtual asset service provider, the full-time Zimbabwe AML Compliance Officer will serve as the local compliance lead, ensuring adherence to Zimbabwean AML laws while managing relationships with regulators and implementing AML programs in a remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the in-house specialist on Zimbabwean AML law and provide guidance on local regulatory obligations
• Build and maintain relationships with the Financial Intelligence Unit and other key stakeholders while acting as the compliance contact for regulatory interactions
• Support the design and implementation of the entity's AML program, ensuring compliance with customer due diligence and reporting requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field
• One to three years of hands-on AML, financial crime, or compliance experience in a regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of Zimbabwean AML laws and regulations, particularly related to virtual asset service providers
• Direct experience with crypto or digital assets, including knowledge of VASP-specific risks and compliance
• ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification is required