Chief Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive compliance and risk management strategies aligned with the vision and business objectives.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation initiatives across all subsidiaries and operations.
• Oversee regulatory compliance frameworks to ensure adherence to Nigerian real estate laws, investment regulations, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Land Use Act, urban planning laws, and state-specific property regulations across multiple locations.
• Manage regulatory relationships with SEC Nigeria, CBN, the Corporate Affairs Commission, and relevant professional bodies.
• Oversee statutory approval processes, including Certificate of Occupancy, Environmental Impact Assessments, and development permits.
• Coordinate compliance for products and ensure adherence to securities regulations.
• Direct comprehensive internal audit programmes covering property development, construction, sales, and investment operations.
• Implement risk management protocols for real estate portfolios, construction projects, and client investments.
• Conduct regular compliance assessments and gap analyses across all business units and subsidiaries.
• Establish and monitor key risk indicators and compliance metrics across operations.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including Capital Gains Tax, VAT, and multi- state tax obligations.
• Oversee anti-money laundering (AML) protocols for high-value property transactions.
• Audit financial controls, customer payment systems, and instalment management processes.
• Monitor compliance with CAMA requirements and Financial Reporting Council standards.
• Establish compliance protocols for land acquisition, title documentation, and property development processes.
• Ensure adherence to construction standards, safety regulations, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Oversee corporate governance initiatives and maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and government agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop compliance and audit teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Foster a culture of integrity, transparency, and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Provide compliance training and guidance to staff at all levels to ensure regulatory awareness.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); BL required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably in real estate, construction, investment environments, corporate law, or regulated sectors
• Compliance/Risk certifications are strongly preferred