Consultancy Opportunity

Consultancy Opportunity: SEC Licensing & Crowdfunding Compliance in Zambia

KATWE NETWORK invites applications for a specialized consultancy role focused on regulatory compliance, offering a unique chance to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Zambia licensing process for an investment-based crowdfunding platform. This position represents one of the premier consultancy jobs in Zambia for professionals with expertise in financial regulation and crowdfunding frameworks.

About the Consultancy Role

The successful candidate will take a hands-on, comprehensive approach to secure full regulatory approval and ensure operational readiness under Zambian law. This full-time consultancy requires managing the entire licensing process from application preparation to final approval, focusing on equity and debt crowdfunding compliance.

Key Responsibilities for This Consultancy Job in Zambia

• Manage the end-to-end execution of the SEC Zambia licensing process.
• Prepare, structure, and submit all necessary regulatory applications and documentation.
• Engage directly with SEC Zambia officials and maintain ongoing communication throughout the approval process.
• Design compliant equity and/or debt crowdfunding models aligned with regulatory frameworks.
• Advise on Companies Act restrictions related to public offerings, including structuring compliant entities such as SPVs or public entities.
• Implement Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) frameworks alongside investor protection measures.
• Develop governance, compliance, and risk management systems tailored to SEC requirements.
• Establish operational, reporting, and audit processes to meet regulatory standards.
• Facilitate entry into the SEC Regulatory Sandbox where applicable.
• Ensure ongoing readiness for full licensing and continuous regulatory compliance post-approval.

Candidate Requirements

• Demonstrated success in obtaining SEC Zambia licenses.
• Extensive knowledge of investment-based crowdfunding, including both equity and debt models.
• Strong understanding of Zambian financial regulations, the Companies Act, and SEC compliance frameworks.
• Experience implementing AML/KYC protocols, compliance systems, and regulatory reporting.
• Proven ability to take full ownership of projects and deliver results through to approval.
• Professional background in financial services, legal practice, fintech, or regulatory consulting.

Engagement Details and Location

This is a results-driven consultancy engagement, preferably milestone-based, located in Zambia. Candidates based in Lusaka or with strong local regulatory access will be highly favored.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CVs via email to katwenetwork@gmail.com. Please ensure applications are received by 10th May 2026.