The world is changing. We all want something different.

At Luno, we see you as an individual, and we want to unleash your potential and empower you to become the best possible version of yourself.

We are a mission-driven cryptocurrency company that is building more open and equal access to the future of money. You don’t have to know lots about crypto to be interested in joining us, you just have to feel that upgrading the world to a fairer financial system matters, and that you’d like to be part of this global change. We’re a passionate and committed team taking on a challenge of epic proportions. Like the first moon landing, it requires a special kind of people working together with unusual skill, focus and determination. We need the best team on board for our mission.

If that sounds like a culture you’d thrive in, then we are excited to hear from you.

A little about us

• Luno means moon in Esperanto, we chose the name because at night, wherever you are in the world, you look up at the same moon. We believe in the power of working together, as one team, across borders, with clear focus and shared purpose.
• Our popular mobile app and website helps people around the world grow and manage their money using the world's most mature cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum and USDC. We’ve processed over $21 billion to date.
• Over 7 million customers across 40 countries have chosen to hold their crypto wallets on Luno because we offer a delightfully simple experience and bank-grade security.
• We're part of the Digital Currency Group, named in 2021 as one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential Companies, in the “Disruptors” category alongside Tesla, AirBnB, SpaceX, Peloton. TIME noted that DCG is “mainstreaming cryptocurrency”.
• We’re proud to be one of the world’s most international cryptocurrency teams, with colleagues from 43 different nationalities working across South Africa, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Nigeria, Australia and Singapore. 
• Financial inclusion is part of our mission, but on a deeper level, inclusion is a way of life, and a way of work for us. It is part of who we are as a company, and a group of human individuals.

The role in a nutshell

We are looking for an energetic, ambitious and talented Regional Head of Compliance for the Africa region, based in either our Cape Town or Johannesburg offices.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be capable of driving the Compliance Advisory function within Luno’s African business. You will be an integral member of the regional team, and work with all areas of the global business to help ensure that Luno maintains a robust and responsible compliance programme. Most importantly, you will be passionate about compliance, with a drive to contribute to and enhance the strong compliance culture across the organisation.

Your mission will involve:

• You will be the first point of contact for compliance related matters across Africa
• You'll drive Luno’s compliance strategy in the region and ensure Luno continues to adhere to any new or existing regulatory obligations
• You’ll support Luno’s expansion plans in the region, acting as a key member of and advisor to the Country Launch team
• You’ll work closely with Luno’s Product and Countries teams, finding ways to offer amazing products and services to our customers that meet our regulatory obligations
• You’ll maintain and develop strong relationships with regulatory bodies and financial partners across the region, ensuring the ongoing success of these critical partnerships
• You'll work closely with the global Compliance Operations team, providing on-the-ground support in areas such as EDD, transaction monitoring, investigation of suspicious transactions and activity, and STR/SAR filing

In your first six months, you will

• Immerse yourself in Luno, ensuring you have a deep understanding of our business and our customers
• Develop strong relationships across the Luno team, and with key third parties
• Become a trusted expert in all aspects of Luno’s AML/CFT compliance programme, always with an eye to continuous improvement

‘ The ideal Lunaut for this role, will have’

• In-depth knowledge of, and a passion for, AML/CFT compliance
• A pragmatic and responsible approach to compliance with regulatory obligations
• The ability to collaborate across geographies, functional areas and competencies
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• A predisposition for taking ownership and consistently delivering excellence
• A desire for continuous learning, with the ability to quickly adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Experience in the cryptocurrency industry (desirable, but not essential)

Life at Luno

Luno is a ‘remote but reachable’ company!

At Luno, we trust that people can do their work effectively anywhere and provide Lunauts with the flexibility to decide where they do their best work. For some of us, that’s at home for the majority of the time, for others, that might mean joining other Lunauts in person at one of our Luno workspaces more often.

Luno is built on our relationships, so we still value in-person connection and have a minimum expectation of spending time in person once a quarter.

So as long as you are based in one country with a Luno workspace, we want to hear from you!

• Live long and prosper. We’ve got you covered with excellent private medical insurance. 
• You'll be able to continuously up-skill yourself with access to free courses on Udemy and Codecademy.
• For the crypto fans among you (should be everyone!), you'll pay 0 fees with Luno from the day you start
• Generous
• Live long and prosper. We’ve got you covered with excellent private medical insurance.
• You'll be able to continuously up-skill yourself with access to free courses on Udemy
• For the crypto fans among you (should be everyone!), you'll pay 0 fees with Luno from the day you start
• Generous maternity / paternity leave.
• An annual inspiration day, over and above your annual and public holiday leave... for that pottery course you’ve always been meaning to do!
• Work with a globally diverse team of hardworking, ambitious and friendly people on something that will truly revolutionise the financial world.
• We have virtual cooking, dancing, drawing and house planting classes hosted by our Lunauts to break up your day and work that other part of your brain.
• Work is important, but your mental health should always take priority. At Luno, we do everything we can to make sure you lead a healthy and happy life. That's why Luno gives you free access to Headspace – a full library of guided meditations, sleep stories, and music.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not negatively discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.