Watu Credit · 19 hours ago
Compliance, Data Protection, and ESG Officer
Freetown, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelWatu Credit is a company focused on legal compliance and data protection, and they are seeking a Compliance, Data Protection, and ESG Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards while developing compliance programs and managing data protection initiatives.
FinanceFinancial ServicesSustainability
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive compliance programs aligned with local and international standards
Oversee customer onboarding processes including KYC, AML, sanctions checks, and client identification
Ensure timely statutory reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual) and effective record-keeping
Write, review, and update all WATU agreements and NDAs to ensure legal compliance
Establish and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Maintain ongoing communication with regulators, such as the Bank of Sierra Leone, and coordinate with external auditors (When Needed)
Develop and enforce policies to ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR or local regulations)
Implement secure data handling, storage, and disposal practices
Educate employees on data privacy and security best practices
Monitor data processing activities to prevent breaches or unauthorized access
Respond to data protection incidents or breaches with predefined protocols
Collaborate with the asset risk team to enforce compliance policies and procedures
Work with police and legal authorities on debt collection and asset recovery matters
Communicate with clients regarding asset loss, including legal notices and asset recovery agreements
Coordinate with external lawyers for clients who default after agreements are made
Support KPI data collection and populate live dashboards in partnership with ESG teams
Conduct regional ESG risk assessments, identify top risks, and recommend mitigation strategies
Facilitate stakeholder mapping and engagement with key internal and external parties
Assist in designing and implementing CSR programs and share success stories for internal communication
Organize ESG awareness training sessions for staff
Conduct inventory of office air conditioning units, promote and oversee the replacement of harmful refrigerants with eco-friendly alternatives
Provide relevant ESG policy documents specific to the regional context
Develop channels for effective communication of compliance and ESG matters
Provide ongoing education to employees regarding legal, regulatory, ESG, and data protection practices
Address employee inquiries and concerns related to compliance or data privacy
Uphold the company's policies, processes, and code of conduct
Support management in compliance, ESG, and data protection initiatives
Ensure all tasks are completed within designated deadlines and to quality standards
Qualification
Required
BSc/BA in law or finance
Excellent communicator in English, both written and verbal
Ability to understand the needs of the company complying with its legal and regulatory requirements
Understanding of corporate compliance sector
Preferred
An MSc/MA is an added advantage
Benefits
Health benefits
Company
Watu Credit
Watu Credit Limited is a micro-finance institute specialized in emerging, sustainable and inclusive finance.
Founded in 2015
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
Verdant CapitalShinnecock Partners LP
2022-08-15Debt Financing· $7M
2017-09-26Debt Financing· $1.5M
2017-01-01Seed
Recent News
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