COMPLIANCE ANALYST – Letshego Financial Services

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Compliance Analyst – Letshego Financial Services Botswana

Location: Gaborone

Job Summary

The Compliance Analyst role exists in Letshego Financial Services Botswana to ensure the organisation operates in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, with a strong focus on regulatory reporting, conduct risk, anti-money laundering (AML), and market conduct. The role supports the Compliance Manager in embedding a culture of ethical behaviour and regulatory integrity across the business.

Job Details

1. Regulatory Compliance

Monitor and interpret regulatory developments from all primary and secondary regulatory bodies.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of all regulatory reports and returns.
Maintain regulatory obligations register and track compliance status.
Liaise with regulators during inspections, audits and inquiries.

2. Conduct Risk & Ethics

Promote a culture of ethical conduct and customer-centric behavior.
Monitor and report on conduct risk indicators, including customer complaints, mis-selling, and product suitability.
Support implementation of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.

3. AML/CFT & Financial Crime Compliance

Assist in implementing and maintaining AML/CFT frameworks in line with FIA requirements.
Conduct transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reviews, and escalate potential breaches.
Support Know Your Customer (KYC) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes.

4. Policy & Framework Development

Update compliance policies and procedures.
Ensure alignment with group compliance standards and local regulatory requirements.

5. Training & Awareness

Support the Senior Compliance Manager in delivering compliance training to staff on regulatory obligations, ethics, and conduct.
Raise awareness of emerging compliance risks and regulatory changes.

6. Monitoring & Reporting

Conduct compliance risk assessments and thematic reviews.
Prepare compliance dashboards and reports for management and board committees.
Track and follow up on remediation of compliance findings.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Risk Management, or related field. A compliance certification (e.g., CAMS, ICA) is an advantage.

Experience: Minimum 3–5 years in a compliance, legal, or regulatory role within financial services. Experience with NBFIRA, BOB or FIA-regulated entities is preferred.

Knowledge: Strong understanding of Botswana’s financial regulatory landscape, AML/CFT laws, and conduct risk frameworks.

Skills: Analytical thinking, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement, report writing, and training delivery.