Belinda Nthiga
Detail-oriented legal professional skilled in compliance, KYC, and risk management for fintech.
Nairobi, KE
Full time/Part time/Project based
Remote
Belinda Nthiga is a legal professional with experience in regulatory compliance, customer protection, and risk management within fintech and international...
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My Career Journey
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Lipa Later Group
Junior Legal Officer
Oct 2023 - Present | 2y 7m
Nairobi, KE
Conducted customer due diligence and KYC onboarding, reviewed onboarding documentation, monitored compliance and fraud risks, developed PEP Policy, maintained compliance trackers, responded to customer...
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National Council on the Administration of Justice
National Chairperson & Chair of Chairs - Wakili Wa Watoto
Mar 2022 - Present | 4y 2m
Engaged with over 2,000 children, contributed to child justice reforms, developed initiatives for children's rights, participated in policy committees, prepared briefs and reports, and represented Wakili...
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Carifika Inc.
Compliance Officer
Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 | 1y 3m
Supported corporate compliance programs, conducted compliance reviews and regulatory research, assisted in preparing compliance and governance reports, maintained compliance records, and coordinated with...
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Milimani Law Courts
Judicial Digitization Project
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 | 1y
Nairobi, KE
Organized and digitized legal records, maintained filing systems, supported legal administrative processes, organized case documentation, generated reports, and ensured confidentiality of court record...
Most proud of (2/3)
1st
Developing the Group’s Politically Exposed Persons Policy to strengthen customer risk identification
2nd
Serving a national leadership role under Kenya’s National Council on the Administration of Justice
Career Highlights
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Lipa Later Group
Junior Legal Officer
Nairobi, KE, 2024
Led the development of the group's PEP policy to strengthen customer risk identification and...
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Fun fact about me
I created my first idea of an NGO at 16.
My values
Accountability
Authenticity
Collaboration
Communication
Community Engagement
Continuous Learning
Diversity and Inclusion
Leadership
Growth Mindset
Justice
Visionary Thinking
Results-Oriented
Teamwork
Education
Mount Kenya University, School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
2025
Mount Kenya University, School of Law
Diploma in Law
2021
Certifications & Qualifications
Dular Omar Institute for Constitutional Law, Governance and Human Rights
Dular Omar Institute2026
Women Elevate Program - AI Essentials
Women Elevate Program2025
United States Remote Legal Support Training Program
United States Remote Legal Support Training Program2025
World Intellectual Property Organization Certificate
World Intellectual Property Organization2025
Deputy Chairperson, Federation of African Law Students – Female Forum
Federation of African Law Students – Female Forum2024
Fellow, Pan African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance
Pan African Youth Ambassadors for Internet Governance2023
Leadership Training, Young Women Leaders Programme
Young Women Leaders Programme2023
Introduction to Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, ICANN
ICANN2023
Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Unknown2023
Data Protection Course, Centre for Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Strathmore University2023
Chairperson, Wakili Wa Watoto, National Council on the Administration of Justice
National Council on the Administration of Justice2022
Language(s) I speak
English
Fluent