Senior Compliance Specialist

About the role

The Senior Compliance Specialist supports the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Cavista Technologies' compliance management framework. The role ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, anti‑money‑laundering and counter‑terrorism financing obligations, data‑privacy laws and internal policies.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct AML/CFT transaction monitoring, KYC/CDD reviews and sanctions screening.
• Support compliance policy development, training and awareness programmes.
• Track regulatory changes and implement new requirements.
• Prepare and submit Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs), Currency Transaction Reports (CTRs) and other regulatory filings.
• Coordinate responses to Bank of Botswana examinations and regulatory inquiries.
• Provide compliance advisory services to business units on new products and partnerships.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience, with at least 3 years in AML/CFT compliance within banking, payments or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of Bank of Botswana regulations, FIA guidelines and fintech regulatory requirements.
• CAMS or ICA certification preferred.

Required skills

• AML/CFT regulations and KYC/CDD frameworks.
• Transaction‑monitoring and sanctions‑screening systems.
• Analytical and investigative abilities for financial‑crime risk assessment.
• Regulatory report‑writing and filing (STRs, CTRs).