Regional Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Specialist – Central Africa

About the role

Optasia is seeking a Regional Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Specialist to support its fintech platform across Central Africa. The role will act as the first line of defense, helping the company navigate regulatory changes, manage compliance risks, and foster a culture of ethics and regulatory awareness.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact with regulators to anticipate and mitigate the impact of new regulations, reporting obligations, and prudential guidelines.
• Lead horizon‑scanning activities to identify upcoming regulatory changes and disseminate alerts to relevant internal teams.
• Support the Head of Regulatory Affairs & Compliance and regional compliance managers in strategy development and execution.
• Monitor ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations, conducting structured assessments of regulatory risk exposure.
• Assist in building and maintaining a robust compliance governance framework, including training and awareness programs.
• Develop internal communications, training materials, and presentations to align teams with regulatory requirements.
• Perform general administrative tasks related to regulatory reporting and documentation.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic professional with a results‑driven, can‑do attitude.
• Strong understanding of financial regulations affecting microfinance and fintech services.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of translating complex regulatory language into actionable guidance.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external regulators.

Required skills

• Regulatory monitoring and compliance assessment.
• Risk analysis related to regulatory changes.
• Development of compliance training and awareness programs.