Legal & Compliance Officer at Busha

Busha Digital LTD is one of Africas leading digital asset platforms. We are on a mission to onboard millions of Africans into the crypto economy, and we are building software and services that will enable our users to experience the blockchain-enabled future of finance. Our customers are at the center of everything we do, and we are obsessed with creating a pleasant experience throughout their entire crypto journey.

 

Legal & Compliance Officer

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

The Compliance Officer will ensure that Busha’s virtual asset operations in are fully compliant with local and international regulatory requirements. This role will focus on risk management, AML/CFT controls, transaction monitoring, customer due diligence, and operational compliance in the fast-evolving digital financial services space. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust compliance frameworks and processes that protect the business while enabling growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the end-to-end customer onboarding process for retail and corporate clients, including KYC, KYB, AML/CFT checks, sanctions screening, and enhanced due diligence where necessary.
  • Coordinate and respond to requests from regulators, law enforcement agencies, and industry bodies.
  • Support the licensing and renewal process(es) as may be applicable to Busha.
  • Implement and maintain transaction monitoring systems to detect suspicious activities, unusual patterns, and financial crime risks.
  • Conduct ongoing compliance reviews, including periodic KYC updates, ongoing monitoring, and risk re-assessments.
  • Lead financial crime investigations, including fraud, sanctions breaches, and suspicious transaction reports (STRs).
  • Develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies, and procedures aligned with applicable Bank guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering Act, and global best practices for virtual assets.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and relevant international jurisdictions, ensuring Busha stays ahead of emerging compliance requirements.
  • Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Support teams to embed compliance into processes and deliver a smooth but compliant customer experience.
  • Conduct internal compliance audits, risk assessments, and periodic testing of systems and controls.
  • Promote a culture of compliance across the organisation through training, awareness, and regular communication.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, Economics, Finance, Business, or related field.
  • 3+ years experience in compliance, risk, or AML/CFT roles within fintech, payments, banking, or virtual assets.
  • Strong understanding of Kenya’s’s regulatory landscape for fintech, payment service providers, and virtual asset service providers.
  • Hands-on experience with KYC/KYB, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening, and STR/SAR filing.
  • Knowledge of FATF guidelines, VASP compliance requirements, and financial crime typologies in the digital assets space.
  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Busha on busha.breezy.hr to apply

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