Compliance Internship

Niobi (www.niobi.co) is a fintech startup that is on a mission to provide a centralised finance platform for local and global businesses.

As the Compliance Intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will play a supportive role in helping the compliance team ensure the company adheres to legal, regulatory, and internal standards. Your primary focus will be to assist with key tasks and learn about the processes that maintain a compliant and ethical business environment.

What Sets You Apart

• You are a self-starter
• You value critical thinking
• You have a sense of ownership over your work
• You are passionately obsessed with the quality of your work
• You have courage of conviction with a high degree of humility
• You dream big and are passionate about doing big things in life

Responsibilities

1. Assist in monitoring local and international regulations (e.g. CBK, FATF, GDPR) and help interpret their relevance to the business.
2. Support compliance checks to ensure operations align with applicable laws and internal company policies.
3. Help prepare and organize regulatory reports and filings to meet submission deadlines.
4. Assist in identifying potential compliance risks and support the development of measures to address them.
5. Support the review of business processes and help suggest improvements to strengthen compliance.
6. Participate in client onboarding and assist with due diligence and KYC/AML checks.
7. Help investigate suspicious activities and escalate concerns to the compliance team where necessary.
8. Maintain and update organized records of compliance-related documents and reports.
9. Assist in drafting and updating internal compliance policies and procedures.
10. Help coordinate training sessions to promote awareness of compliance requirements among staff.
11. Support internal and external audit preparations by gathering and organizing relevant compliance data.
12. Assist in preparing compliance reports for senior management and responding to information requests.
13. Collaborate with teams such as legal, product, operations, and engineering on compliance-related matters.
14. Help coordinate communication with regulators and external partners regarding compliance topics.
15. Take on other tasks or projects as assigned to support the company’s overall compliance goals.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of Kenyan regulatory frameworks (e.g., CBK guidelines, Data Protection Act) and awareness of international standards like FATF, GDPR, or PCI DSS is an advantage.
• Familiarity with compliance tools (e.g., KYC platforms or AML software) is a plus, but not required—willingness to learn is key.
• Open-minded and culturally sensitive, comfortable working in diverse and cross-functional teams.
• Genuine interest in financial technology and a desire to learn about the fintech industry.
• Good communication and collaboration skills with a team-oriented work style
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Fast learner who is able to multi-task

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing fintech startup
• Opportunity to work in a diverse and talented team
• Professional development and learning opportunities
• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment

Location: Nairobi, Kenya (Hybrid work schedule)
Availability: Immediately
Internship duration: 3 months