Compliance & Legal Officer / MLRO — Nairobi, Kenya

COMPLIANCE & LEGAL OFFICER / MLRO Location: Nairobi, Kenya Company: KuwaPay Money Transfer Limited About the Role KuwaPay Money Transfer Limited, a Central Bank of Kenya-licensed Money Remittance Provider, is seeking an experienced Compliance & Legal Officer to drive our AML/CFT program and lead legal operations across Kenya. This is a pivotal role that combines regulatory stewardship with strategic legal support for a rapidly expanding cross-border payments business. Key Responsibilities You will own and manage our comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism program while fulfilling Money Laundering Reporting Officer duties. Your remit includes maintaining regulatory compliance with CBK and Financial Reporting Centre requirements, managing relationships with our regulators, and providing legal counsel on commercial contracts and corporate governance matters. You'll be instrumental in ensuring our business operates with the highest standards of regulatory integrity. Essential Requirements You must bring hands-on compliance and MLRO experience specifically within a CBK-licensed Money Remittance Provider, Payment Service Provider, or bank environment. Compliance experience gained solely at a Forex Bureau does not meet the criteria for this position. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of direct compliance and AML experience in an MRP, PSP, or banking institution is expected. You should demonstrate strong working knowledge of the Proceeds of Crime and Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA), CBK AML/CFT guidelines, and FRC/goAML reporting requirements. Experience drafting commercial contracts and corporate governance documentation is valuable, as is background in cross-border B2B compliance operations. ICA or CAMS certification is advantageous but not mandatory. To Apply Interested candidates should send their CV to info@kuwapay.com or reach out directly with your application.