Project Manager - Regulatory/Compliance

Our mission

We're making Africa the first cashless continent.

In 2017, over half the population in Sub-Saharan Africa had no bank account. That's for good reason—the fees are too high, the closest branch can be miles away, and nobody takes cards. Without access to financial institutions, people are forced to keep their savings under the mattress. Small business owners rely on lenders who charge extortionate rates. Parents spend hours waiting in line to pay school fees in cash.

We're solving this by building financial services that just work: no account fees, instantly available, and accepted everywhere. In places where electricity, water and roads don't always work, you can still send money with Wave. In 2017, we launched a mobile app in Senegal for cash deposit, withdrawal, and peer-to-peer and business payments. Now, we have millions of users across six countries and are growing fast.

Our goal is to make Africa the first cashless continent and that's where you come in...

How you'll help us achieve it

Our team has doubled in the past six months to over 1,000 employees, and we expect our current growth rate to continue as we expand into new markets. We are seeking an experienced Compliance Project Manager to accelerate implementation of compliance related initiatives throughout Wave, specifically overseeing Wave’s Regulatory Exams & Remediation work. This role will be essential in ensuring preparedness for external audits and regulatory exams and driving internal project management to ensure that corrective actions and remediation are implemented efficiently throughout the company.

This is a phenomenal opportunity to join a growing compliance team, with one of the world’s most innovative financial technology companies.

This role will be essential in ensuring preparedness for external audits and regulatory exams, and driving internal project management to ensure that corrective actions and remediation are implemented efficiently throughout the company.

In this role, you’ll;

Lead and manage internal coordination for regulatory compliance exams and audits ensuring the company is well-prepared.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (e.g. legal, risk, operations, product) to manage stakeholder alignment and gather necessary documentation and information.
Develop, track, and manage project plans for remediation efforts and corrective actions following audits or exams.
Ensure all corrective action projects meet deadlines and regulatory standards.
Align with department leads to ensure remediation work is prioritized in company goals and priorities.
Maintain alignment among internal stakeholders through effective communication to ensure alignment and accuracy in responses to examiners.

Requirements

Professional level proficiency in written and spoken French and English
5+ years experience in compliance, audit, or project management within fintech or financial services, with a focus on mobile money or payments.
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks.
Proven experience leading audits, exams, or regulatory inquiries, with hands-on experience in project management.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
Prior experience in a fintech or fast-growing tech environment is highly preferred.

Key details

You can work remotely from anywhere (between UTC and UTC +3) with reliable internet access.
You’re willing to travel to one of our key markets at least once per year for ~6 days (Wave covers all costs). We also provide a yearly stipend of $800 to meet with coworkers.
Our salaries are competitive and are calculated using a transparent formula.
Major benefits:
- Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents, and retirement contributions (both vary from country to country).
- 6 months of fully paid parental leave and subsidised fertility assistance.
- Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 30-40 days per year.
- $10,000 annual charitable donation matching.

Our team

We have a rapidly growing in-country team in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, and Uganda, plus remote team members spread across the world.
We're deeply passionate about our mission of bringing radically affordable financial services to the people who need them most.
We foster autonomy for our employees. You'll own your projects at every stage, from understanding the problem to monitoring your solution in production.
We raised the largest Series A in Africa in 2021. Our world-class investors, include Founders Fund, Sequoia Heritage, Stripe, Ribbit Capital, Y Combinator, and Partech Africa.
In 2023, we were on Y Combinator's top 50 companies by revenue.

How to apply

Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English and a cover letter describing your interest in Wave and the role.

We review applications frequently and recommend that you apply to the role that most closely aligns with your skills, experience and career goals.

Wave is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.