Risk and Compliance Officer

About this role

World Vision is recruiting a Risk and Compliance Officer to support its VisionFund microfinance bank operation in Tanzania. Based at the Head Office VF Office, the officer will strengthen compliance, risk management, physical security and staff awareness across regional business centers. The officer will work with the Compliance Manager to implement the Compliance Monitoring Plan, monitor and report violations of VFT policies and legal or regulatory requirements, and advise the bank on compliance with BOT, FIU, TRA, company and labour rules. The post holder will review operational non-compliance such as data input, reconciliation, abnormal approvals and withdrawals, track audit and regulatory issues, conduct portfolio and compliance reviews for branches or loan officers with PAR above acceptable levels, maintain a politically exposed persons register, document the annual action plan quarterly and prepare monthly compliance reports.

Risk duties include managing business center risks, analysing branch reports to detect anomalies and fraud, reporting fraudulent activities, monitoring fraud recovery, assisting the Senior Risk Officer with risk identification and the risk register, monitoring risk incidences and emerging risks, vetting loans over 120 days in arrears, reporting untraceable clients, and monitoring money laundering and AML enforcement. The officer also acts as focal point for physical security and health, tests internal controls, assesses office security gaps and trains staff on risks, safety, AML and compliance. Candidates need a university degree in law, ICT, business management, banking or a related discipline, with knowledge of compliance software or applications. Experience in banking or financial institution operations and enterprise risk management is required, along with an understanding of money laundering impacts, strong analytical skills, attention to detail and an investigative mindset.

ICT knowledge is advantageous. Personal abilities include reliability, training delivery, communication, planning, integrity, teamwork and Microsoft Office proficiency. The position is full time, local fixed term and open to local applicants only. Applications close 5 November 2026.