Bio

Risk and Compliance Officer, driving regulatory excellence while leading the charge for sustainable, low-carbon solutions. As a Certified Carbon Literate professional, I’m passionate about transforming energy access and championing environmental integrity. Committed to being at the forefront of change in East Africa—shaping a more sustainable, equitable, and climate-resilient future.

Highest Level of Education

Master's Degree

Current Job/Study field

Private sector

Nationality

Tanzania Flag Tanzania

Current employer

Osborne Clarke LLP

Work experience

  • Risk and Compliance Officer
    Osborne Clarke LLP - Full-time From September 2023 to Present

    Review and analyse compliance breaches, identify trends, and implement improvements to strengthen the risk management framework. Lead internal audits and liaise with external auditors to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and maintain quality systems. Assess operational risks and develop internal controls in coordination with risk owners. Collaborate with Workflow Developers to optimise business processes using Intapp. Contribute to ESG initiatives through the firm's Sustainability Steering Group.

  • Group Claims & International Paralegal
    Leigh Day Solicitors - Contract / consultant From March 2023 to April 2023

    Conducted KYC checks, verified client identities, and collaborated with legal and compliance teams to ensure regulatory standards and data accuracy, achieving a 95% verification rate. Managed client communication on Volvo claims, provided updates, and resolved issues to support timely case progression. Utilised claims systems to assess, document, and maintain accurate records while ensuring full compliance with regulations.

  • Legal Trainee Intern
    Clyde & Co Tanzania - Internship From June 2022 to August 2022

    Worked with financial institutions to draft an advisory letter outlining the Tanzanian banking framework and procedures for foreign lenders. Reviewed sensitive documents related to the Tanzanian port expansion involving public and private stakeholders. Drafted a legal memo advising on compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), detailing obligations, data protection requirements, and potential legal risks for the client.

Education

  • Law
    University of York From September 2017 to August 2020

Area of expertise

Environmental policy Operations Risk management

Languages

  • Swahili
  • English

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