Compliance Manager

Permanent expatriate role | Group-wide remit

Build a practical, risk-based compliance function for a fast-growing energy group across multiple African markets, live in one of West Africa's most sought-after expatriate districts, and take home a package that goes a very long way.

The opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing African energy group operating across several markets on the continent, with international offices in Europe. As it scales, it is creating a new group-level Compliance, Risk and Internal Control function, and this is one of three senior hires that will form its core leadership layer.

Reporting to the Group Director, Compliance, Risk and Internal Control, you will establish and run the group Compliance Management Framework, covering regulatory, contractual, international lender and internal policy obligations, and roll it out country by country as the business grows.

What you will do

• Design and implement the Compliance Management Framework, annual compliance plan and supporting procedures
• Build and own the group compliance obligations register and rolling compliance calendar
• Track licence, permit, filing and certification deadlines and escalate risks early
• Coordinate international lender and financing obligations, including reporting and supporting evidence
• Lead compliance monitoring, thematic reviews and control testing, and drive remediation through to closure
• Oversee anti-bribery and corruption, sanctions, conflicts of interest, whistleblowing and third-party due diligence
• Monitor regulatory change and coordinate impact assessments with Legal, Finance, Operations, HSE and HR
• Deliver clear reporting, dashboards and KPIs for management and governance committees
• Lead compliance training and awareness, and mentor analysts as the team grows

What you will bring

• 7+ years in compliance, regulatory affairs, risk, internal audit, legal or a related control function
• At least 2 years leading projects, people or significant compliance workstreams
• Experience in oil and gas, energy, mining, financial services or another highly regulated industry (preferred)
• Exposure to lender obligations, contractual compliance, regulatory reporting or multinational operations is a strong plus
• The ability to translate laws, financing agreements and contracts into practical obligations
• CCEP, ICA Diploma, CAMS, CIA, CRMA or equivalent (preferred)
• African experience is an advantage but not essential; strong candidates with proven adaptability are encouraged to apply

Who will thrive here

This is not a role for someone looking to inherit a finished structure. Our client wants a hands-on builder with a positive, flexible attitude who works well with everyone, enjoys rolling up their sleeves, and has the integrity and confidence to influence senior stakeholders across different cultures. Breadth across risk and internal control as well as compliance will be highly valued.

The package

• Permanent expatriate contract
• Competitive base salary plus a performance bonus of up to 15%
• Company-provided accommodation in the city's premier expatriate district, in modern, well-maintained buildings with pool, gym and resident services
• Transport provided, with a short commute to modern offices in the central business district
• Comprehensive medical cover
• Two business-class return flights home each year for you and your partner
• Full relocation and work permit support

Accommodation, transport and medical cover are provided on top of salary, so your earnings work considerably harder than they would at home.

The location

You will be based in a vibrant West African capital regarded as one of the region's most stable and secure business hubs. Life centres on a leafy, well-serviced expatriate district that is home to embassies, international companies and a welcoming international community, with excellent restaurants, private healthcare and easy connections to Europe and beyond.

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