Risk and Compliance Officer Job Vacancy at World Vision Tanzania — September 2026

Risk and Compliance Officer Job Vacancy at World Vision Tanzania — September 2026

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer — September 2026

Organization: World Vision Tanzania (VisionFund Tanzania Microfinance Bank)

Location: Tanzania

Closing Date: September 25, 2026

Job ID: 144438

Position Overview

The Risk and Compliance Officer oversees the implementation and enforcement of the Compliance Risk Management Framework and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) controls across regional business centers for VisionFund Tanzania MFB. Reporting directly to the Senior Compliance Officer (with a administrative reporting line to the Regional Manager), this role ensures strict adherence to internal policies, Bank of Tanzania (BOT) regulations, the Banking and Financial Institutions Act, and national AML/CFT legislation to safeguard organizational integrity and mitigate operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory & Policy Compliance (40%): Execute regional compliance monitoring plans; report policy violations and KYC non-compliance; monitor adherence to local legal and regulatory frameworks (BOT, FIU, TRA, labor laws); conduct regular compliance reviews on data entry, reconciliations, and approvals.

• Risk Management & Fraud Prevention (40%): Analyze regional operational trends to detect anomalies or potential fraud; assist in updating the risk register; report risk incidences; track financial recovery efforts for confirmed fraud cases.

• Physical Security & Safety (10%): Serve as the regional focal point for workplace health and physical security; test security devices; conduct safety assessments and awareness sessions across branch offices.

• Training & Communication (10%): Deliver onboarding and refresher training sessions for staff on enterprise risk, AML/CFT regulations, physical safety, and compliance standards; communicate operational compliance findings to Business Center Managers.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Management, Banking, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in banking or financial institution operations, enterprise risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of AML/CFT frameworks, financial regulation impacts, and familiarity with compliance tracking software.

• Competencies: High analytical and investigative skills, exceptional attention to detail, strong training capabilities, excellent communication, and team-oriented problem-solving.

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