Position: Head of Compliance, Legal and Governance
Employment Type: Permanent
Purpose of the Role
The Head of Compliance, Legal and Governance provides strategic leadership and direction for Letshego Financial Services Lesotho’s Compliance, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT), Data Protection, and Legal Governance frameworks.
The role ensures the business operates within applicable laws, regulations, licence conditions, and internal policies while promoting strong corporate governance across the organisation.
The successful candidate will also serve as the Board Secretary and lead enterprise-wide compliance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
The incumbent will serve as:
Company Secretary.
Principal Officer (Central Bank of Lesotho Regulatory Liaison).
AML Reporting Officer.
Chief Data Protection Officer.
Executive Owner of the Enterprise-wide Compliance Framework.
Additional responsibilities include:
Providing strategic leadership for compliance, legal governance, and regulatory affairs.
Ensuring proactive regulatory risk management.
Promoting a strong compliance culture throughout the organisation.
Overseeing compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements.
Providing high-level legal oversight, while execution of legal work remains primarily with the Legal Manager.
Position Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, Law, or a related field.
A Master’s Degree (MBA, MBUs, LLM, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
Experience
At least fifteen (15) years of combined compliance, legal, and corporate governance experience.
At least five (5) years in a senior management or Head-of-Function role within the financial services industry.
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing compliance, AML/CFT, risk governance, and data protection programmes.
Proven experience working within regulated financial services or banking environments.
Experience working within a Group structure with cross-border governance requirements.
Professional Certifications
The following certifications will be an added advantage:
Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).
Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP).
Data Protection Certification.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified and experienced candidates should submit:
Application letter.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of educational certificates.
Applications may be emailed.
Or hand deliver to:
Executive Building Opposite LPPA Pioneer Road Maseru, Lesotho Closing Date
4 August 2026 at 5:00 PM (1700 hrs)
Disclaimer
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Letshego Financial Services Lesotho reserves the right to appoint the most suitable candidate who meets the application requirements.
Late applications will not be accepted.