Compliance and MLRO Officer

**Enko Capital** **Compliance & MLR Officer, Mauritius** **** Enko Fund Managers Ltd (EFM) is an FSC-regulated Mauritius fund manager and is part of the Enko Capital Group. Enko Capital is an elite, multi award-winning boutique asset management firm that focusses its investment strategies across the African continent. The group has offices and operations in London, Mauritius, South Africa, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, Cameroon, and Rwanda. The group currently manages over $1.8 billion in debt, private debt, equity and private equity investments across the continent. Enko is seeking an individual to fill the role of Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer locally in Mauritius, to carry out the compliance and AML responsibilities for the firm per the Mauritian regulatory requirements. The Compliance Officer will also support the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) in meeting the U.S. regulatory obligations of EFM and in strengthening the compliance infrastructure in Enko Capital’s other offices. The team in Mauritius is small, working under a flat management structure together with a global team of over 70 committed professionals. The company prides itself on its positive culture, hands-on approach, and being a leader in DE&I — 90% of Enko’s employees are women & minorities. The role is critical to the institutionalisation of compliance within the group. The role reports into the CCO. **Primary Responsibilities** * Holding the appointed Compliance Officer & MLRO functions in respect of EFM, including being the point of contact with the FSC and any other regulatory bodies, and ensuring EFM maintain all required licenses and approvals * General advisory to the business on Mauritius compliance topics and ongoing liaison with members of senior management in respect of EFM’s compliance activities * Engage in ongoing regulatory horizon-scanning in respect of upcoming changes regulatory obligations made by the FSC * Ensure continued compliance in respect of the Enko’s Mauritius-domiciled funds, including via liaison with the appointed officers and administrators of each fund * Maintenance and enforcement of Enko’s suite of compliance policies * Submission of regulatory reports to regulators * Provision of general support to the CCO, including performing ongoing due diligence of the trading counterparties of underlying funds * Assisting the CCO in ensuring EFM’s ongoing compliance with US regulatory obligations to the NFA, as EFM is a registered Commodity Pool Operator * Acting as a point of liaison between the CCO and the compliance staff in Enko’s West and Central African offices (Cote d’Ivoire, Cameroon and Rwanda) in order to help build a cohesive and centralised compliance regime for the firm * Partner with Group shared support services, including the Director of HR and Group COO on employee-related compliance, ethics, investigations, and training matters **Required Qualifications** * Undergraduate degree required * Consistently strong academic background that demonstrates a clear progression to ever more challenging pursuits **Required Experience** * 5+ years within a compliance or legal department with demonstrable knowledge of the rules and expectations of the FSC, preferably having been approved by the FSC as a Compliance Officer / MLRO in prior roles. * English AND French language to a native fluency * Strong ability to communicate with colleagues in different teams and relay complex compliance requirements with clear direction * Knowledge or exposure in respect of other regulatory regimes is advantageous, including the FCA (UK), NFA/CFTC (US), FSCA (South Africa), AMF (Cote d’Ivoire), COSUMAF (Cameroon) and/or the CMA (Rwanda) * Experience in funds managing fixed income and complex derivatives preferred * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities **Character Traits** * Collaborative * Self-motivated * Independent * Organized * Resilient * Unwavering integrity **Compensation** * Base salary * Formulaic bonus **Career Opportunity** This position offers a unique opportunity to work as part of a small, highly diverse and experienced team anchored by a pair of very high-profile CIOs. The firm’s current offerings are compelling. **DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION** Minority and women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Enko has achieved a highly respected position within the asset management industry for the diversity of the team (75% of investment professionals and 90% of the total firm are minorities and women). Enko’s policy on diversity and inclusion: “Enko endeavours to recruit and retain from the broadest pool of qualified candidates. Employment opportunities are open and accessible to all. While primary evaluations are based on skills, education, experience, qualifications, and aptitude, Enko highly values candidates with demonstrable connection to, interest in, knowledge of, and passion for Africa.” Interested candidates should submit a **1-PAGE** CV.