Head of Compliance

About the role

Fawri is a secure digital wallet for financial transactions in Libya, built for individuals and businesses to manage payments and transfers. It is hiring a Head of Compliance for a full-time, on-site position in Tripoli, responsible for overseeing all compliance activities across Fawri Libya. The role designs, implements and maintains compliance frameworks and policies aligned with local laws, regulations and industry standards for digital financial services.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments, assess their impact on the business and update processes and controls in time.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments and supervise internal reviews.
• Advise leadership on regulatory matters.
• Train team members on compliance best practices.
• Collaborate with legal, operations, product and risk teams to embed compliance in product design, customer onboarding and transaction monitoring.

Required profile

• Demonstrated expertise in compliance management and legal compliance, with experience establishing and leading compliance programs in financial services or fintech.
• Proven experience working with regulators or supervisory authorities, including preparing reports, responding to inquiries and managing audits or inspections.
• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business or a related field; an advanced degree or professional certification in compliance or risk management is an advantage.
• Experience leading teams, building processes and fostering a culture of integrity, transparency and accountability.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, especially for digital payments, e-money, data protection and anti-money laundering.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex regulatory requirements, assess risks and propose business-aligned solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain compliance requirements to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work on-site in Tripoli in a fast-paced, evolving environment.