Compliance Officer

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Description:

Goldenmuv Premium Consulting Limited partners with business and industry leaders to address critical challenges and unlock high-impact opportunities. The firm focuses on transforming organizations to create sustainable competitive advantage and meaningful societal impact, working closely with clients to benefit all stakeholders. With significant scale, deep functional and industry expertise, and broad geographical reach, Goldenmuv tackles complex problems across diverse markets. Teams collaborate with clients as one unified group, aiming to deliver exceptional results, outpace competition, and reshape industries. A strong ecosystem of digital innovators supports tailored solutions that drive better, faster, and lasting outcomes.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly competent Compliance Officer with a legal background and strong experience in capital markets and investment management. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the organization operates in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, particularly within the financial services and capital markets space. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of investment products, regulatory frameworks, and risk management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance a robust compliance and regulatory framework aligned with capital markets and investment management operations.
• Ensure full compliance with securities regulations governing private placements, alternative investment structures, real estate investment vehicles, and private credit transactions.
• Provide legal oversight on deal structuring, investment documentation, offering memoranda, and investor agreements.
• Review, approve, and ensure regulatory compliance of all investor communications, marketing materials, and capital raise documentation.
• Advise on legal and regulatory implications of new investment products, structures, and fundraising strategies.
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely interpretation and guidance on business impact.
• Oversee AML, KYC, and investor onboarding processes to ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Conduct compliance audits, internal investigations, and risk assessments across investment activities.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, external counsel, auditors, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete regulatory filings and statutory reporting obligations.
• Train internal teams on compliance obligations, ethical standards, and regulatory best practices.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer (LL.B and BL mandatory)
• Minimum 4–8+ years post-call experience in capital markets law, investment regulation, or financial services compliance
• Strong hands-on experience with investment structuring, securities law, and regulated financial transactions
• Deep understanding of alternative investments, real estate transactions, and private credit structures
• Proven experience working within or advising asset management firms, investment companies, or capital market institutions
• Strong knowledge of SEC regulations and financial services compliance frameworks
• Experience with AML/KYC compliance systems and investor due diligence processes
• Strong legal drafting, analytical, and advisory capabilities
• SEC sponsorship/registration eligibility is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Compliance Management and Regulatory Compliance.
• Candidates should possess solid Analytical Skills for risk assessment, auditing, and problem-solving.
• Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for reporting, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Candidates should possess foundational Finance skills to review transactions and support compliance in financial operations.
• Relevant experience in corporate, consulting, or financial services environments is beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; professional certifications in compliance or risk management are an advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with proficiency in standard office and compliance-related software tools.

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