Risk & Compliance Analyst - MFS

At Digicel Pacific, we are looking for dynamic people to join our growing team. This fantastic opportunity is available and if you have the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced telecommunication industry and meets the desired requirements; then we would like to hear from you!

Risk & Compliance Analyst - Mobile Financial Services (MFS)

We are seeking to hire highly motivated individuals as a Risk & Compliance Analyst – MFS to be based in Nabua Office, Suva reporting to the Risk & Compliance Manager (RCM).

As a Risk & Compliance Analyst you will be complying with the Company’s Risk & Compliance strategy, define and communicate key controls and processes and coordinate with the RCM and the country MFS business manager a plan and timeline to implement them, submitting suspicious activity reports in coordination with the RCM or anybody designated by him and preparing and submitting responses for Government requests and legal subpoenas.  

Core Responsibilities:

Risk & Compliance 

• Execute and report to the RCM on all Anti-Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) operational matters, ensuring adherence to the Company’s AML/CFT policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk-based analysis and evaluations of compliance matters in accordance with approved group processes and regulatory guidelines from the Reserve Bank of Fiji and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Support the coordination of periodic independent reviews to assess the effectiveness of the Risk & Compliance Program as directed by the RCM.
• Collaborate with the RCM to develop policies and reports that ensure proper execution of the Risk & Compliance Programs and compliance with reporting obligations.
• Collaborate and support RCM in conducting regular risk assessments to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of DFL's risk management framework for MFS.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as IT and Operations, to ensure appropriate controls are implemented to mitigate identified risks.
• Ensure the implementation of internal controls within the MFS area, ensuring compliance with control requirements for new projects.
• Prepare regular reports on AML/CTF compliance, risk management activities, and regulatory adherence for senior management and the Board.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of DFL's MFS risk management and compliance programs.

Governance

• Preparation of meeting minutes for the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) and Board meetings within the designated timeframe, and assist with the logistics for ARC and Board meetings.
• Compilation of regulatory correspondence and maintain the regulator correspondence register.

Academic qualifications, Experience & Skill  required for this role:

• A tertiary qualification in Banking, Finance Accounting, Criminal Justice or Law.
• Two (2) years of experience in the risk & compliance function in a Mobile Financial Service / Mobile Money, Financial Institution or regulatory entity.
• CAMS Certified or any other similar certification a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations relating to the Payment Service Providers / Mobile Money, and Telecommunication industry is required.
• Knowledge of AML regulations and guidelines in the South Pacific country including Fiji, Samoa and Tonga or Vanuatu is required.

Why Join Us?

We foster an innovative work culture that encourages fresh ideas, offering a competitive compensation package with benefits like medical and life insurance, a mobile handset, call credit, staff Unwired internet & Sky Pacific plans, study leave, a recharge day for relaxation, and many more exciting perks for the right candidate!

Express your interest for the above role via Digicel’s Careers Page @ https://careers.digicelpacific.com/, later than 5pm Saturday 8 March 2025.  All applications must be attached with a cover letter, most recent resume, referee details and copies of required qualifications. Applicants must apply online via Digicel Website/Careers Page. Hard copy applications or applications sent via emails will not be accepted.

Digicel (Fiji) Pte Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer