ABOUT US

Sycamore Wealth Limited is a newly licensed Portfolio Manager, having received its licence from the Registrar of Financial Institutions under the Reserve Bank of Malawi in February 2026. We are at an exciting and foundational stage of our journey, building a firm that will deliver credible, professional, and client-focused wealth and asset management services in Malawi.

We are looking for the right person to help us build this business from the ground up.

THE ROLE

As we strengthen our governance and risk management framework, Sycamore Wealth Limited is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional to join us as a Risk and Compliance Officer. You will play a key role in ensuring that the Company manages risks effectively and complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Management

• Identify, assess, monitor, and report on operational, financial, investment, and compliance risks.
• Maintain risk registers and monitor mitigation plans.
• Develop and monitor risk indicators and reports

Compliance Management

• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, regulatory directives, and internal policies
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions
• Support AML/CFT, KYC, client onboarding, and data protection compliance

Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management and committees.
• Monitor investments to ensure compliance with mandates, limits, and risk parameters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on changes

Assurance & Controls

• Conduct compliance testing and follow up on identified gaps.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Investigate compliance breaches and support remedial actions

Awareness & Administration

• Promote risk and compliance awareness across the organisation.
• Maintain proper records and documentation. Perform any other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications in Risk Management, Compliance, AML/CFT, Internal Audit or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• At least 2-3 years of relevant experience in risk management, compliance, audit, banking, investment management, or financial services.
• Good knowledge of financial services regulations, risk management principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive remuneration package
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing wealth management firm
• Professional growth and continuous learning opportunities
• A collaborative and high-performance culture

• Identify, assess, monitor, and report on operational, financial, investment, and compliance risks.
• Maintain risk registers and monitor mitigation plans.
• Develop and monitor risk indicators and reports
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations, regulatory directives, and internal policies
• Conduct compliance reviews and recommend corrective actions
• Support AML/CFT, KYC, client onboarding, and data protection compliance
• Prepare periodic risk and compliance reports for management and committees.
• Monitor investments to ensure compliance with mandates, limits, and risk parameters.
• Monitor regulatory developments and advise management on changes
• Conduct compliance testing and follow up on identified gaps.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and monitor implementation of audit recommendations.
• Investigate compliance breaches and support remedial actions
• Promote risk and compliance awareness across the organisation.
• Maintain proper records and documentation. Perform any other duties as assigned

• Strong analytical skills
• Reporting skills
• Communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional qualifications in Risk Management, Compliance, AML/CFT, Internal Audit or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of financial services regulations, risk management principles, and compliance frameworks.
• Knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is an added advantage.