Compliance Business Partner Bangladesh

PalmPay is a leading pan-African fintech company, currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Pakistan, Tanzania, and Bangladesh, with plans to expand into additional markets this year. We are revolutionizing the digital payment experience by offering a fast, secure, and user-friendly platform that empowers individuals and businesses to transfer money, pay bills, and shop online with ease and confidence.

We are seeking a dedicated Compliance Business Partner to join our team in Bangladesh. This role involves providing strategic regulatory support across fintech and credit operations, ensuring compliance with local and global legal frameworks, including AML and lending regulations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct compliance risk assessments and provide professional advice on regulatory requirements across various overseas business activities and credit products, including mobile installment services and other lending-related offerings, ensuring alignment with business objectives and local/international legal frameworks.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain compliance policies and procedures, particularly Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols, to optimize operational efficiency while mitigating regulatory and reputational risks.
• Serve as a compliance advisor and consultant to business units and cross-functional teams; provide day-to-day compliance support and strategic guidance.
• Lead and support compliance training programs, promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations, internal policies, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regulators and external partners, ensuring timely and effective regulatory communication to promote transparency and compliance with evolving regulatory requirements.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, legal, or related roles within financial institutions, fintech, or payment service providers; experience in lending compliance is strongly preferred.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify key compliance risk points and legal support needs in complex business environments.
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and execution capabilities; ability to efficiently drive initiatives, deliver clear compliance opinions, and summarize findings effectively.

Job Location: Gulshan, Dhaka, Bangladesh.