MFS Risk & Compliance Lead

Digicel Fiji·Suva

Other·Full time

Salary not disclosed·Listed today

About the company

Digicel Fiji is part of Digicel Pacific, a telecommunications provider offering mobile, internet and Mobile Financial Services (MFS) across the region. The company operates in a fast-paced telecommunications environment and is currently expanding its team in Fiji.

About the role

This role is based in the Nabua office and reports to the Chief Executive Officer - Fiji. It is responsible for ensuring the Fiji Market's Mobile Financial Services (MFS) business operation complies with Anti-Money Laundering/Combating Financing of Terrorism, Fraud Prevention and Risk Management requirements. The role fulfils the AMLCO/MLRO function as defined by jurisdiction and leads the governance and regulatory affairs strategy for the MFS Fiji Market. It also provides high-level secretariat support to key audit, risk and board committees, and acts as Secretary to the MFS Audit Risk Committee, ensuring broader corporate governance requirements are in place and well-managed. The role represents the business at MFS Board meetings and regional hub forums, and serves as the key contact for regulators, government agencies and other external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Fulfil the AMLCO/MLRO role and requirements as defined by jurisdiction
• Lead and manage the governance and regulatory affairs strategy/plan/requirements for the MFS Fiji Market
• Provide high-level secretariat support to key audit, risk and board committees
• Develop, review and implement the Fiji market AML/CTF compliance and risk-management strategy, policies, procedures and controls
• Maintain and test AUSTRAC-related AML/CTF obligations and controls, and conduct assurance reviews and testing
• Manage incidents from identification through escalation, remediation, closure and governance reporting
• Manage regulatory submissions, including licences, product approvals, notifications and statutory reports
• Lead internal, external and regulatory audits, ensuring agreed corrective actions are implemented and closed on time

About the successful candidate

• Bachelor's degree in Banking, Accounting, Auditing or Law or a related field
• A master's degree or professional certification (e.g. CAMS) or another similar certification is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in AML, Risk and Compliance Management within financial services or a regulatory entity, with a track record of success in risk management
• Knowledge of AML laws and regulations applicable in Fiji
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations relating to the Money Service Business and Mobile Money
• Strong understanding of Financial Services, AML/CTF and the regulatory environment, including data and trends analysis
• Experience in developing AML/CFT and fraud prevention compliance programs, ERM, and implementation of risk mitigation systems
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams