Founded in 2012 and with HQ in Riga, Eleving Group is a publicly listed international fintech operating across 18 countries on 3 continents.
Our team of 4,600+ people brings together different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Together we create vehicle, smartphone, and consumer financing solutions for more than 2.2 million registered users worldwide.
At Eleving Group, you’ll think beyond one role, team, or market — working across borders, making an international impact, and seeing your work travel beyond your desk as you grow with the company.
Maren VeeckmanHead of Legal & Compliance Africa and Asia
your missionOwn and strengthen our regional compliance framework across Africa - covering regulatory compliance, AML/CFT, policies, monitoring, and training - while working closely with the business to make responsible growth possible as we enter new markets, launch products, and expand our network.
teamLegal
locationNairobi, Kenya [relocation required]
your responsibilities
- Own the regional compliance framework - policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with Group standards
- Design compliance controls that are proportionate and workable on the ground - practical enough for branch, field, and partner teams to apply consistently, and structured enough to hold as volumes grow
- Act as compliance partner on new market entries and new product launches, from feasibility through go-live
- Oversee regional AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions, and financial crime compliance programmes
- Run the compliance monitoring plan and track findings through to closure
- Lead regulatory reporting and inspections, and manage engagement with local regulators
- Report on compliance status and key risks to regional management, Group Compliance, and Board-level committees
- Guide local compliance teams and coordinate training and awareness to drive consistent practice across markets.
- Partner with Legal, Risk, Internal Audit, and other control functions
what we're looking for
- A bachelor's degree in law, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in compliance, risk, audit, or regulatory affairs
- Prior in-house experience within financial services, fintech, banking, or another regulated sector
- Demonstrated experience implementing AML/CFT programmes and compliance monitoring activities
- Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk-based compliance principles
- Good knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions and financial crime prevention
- Practical and solutions-oriented approach to compliance matters
- Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with senior stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative, proactive and able to challenge constructively when required
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
Bonus points for:
- A relevant professional compliance certification (e.g. CAMS, ICA, CISI)
- Experience setting up or improving compliance processes from the ground up
- Multi-jurisdictional experience
what we offer
- Real impact across multiple African markets, in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment where decisions are made quickly
- A supportive regional team that backs you with input, escalation, and resources when you need them
- A multicultural, professional, and collaborative team, where your expertise is valued and your ideas matter
- A career accelerator - pan-African scope and Group-level exposure that is hard to find at this level
- A competitive salary and bonus system matched to your experience and expertise
- Relocation support
- Monthly housing allowance and periodic flights back to home country
- Health insurance for you and your family if relocating together