Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Monitoring & Implementation: Monitor, interpret, and implement compliance requirements from key regulatory bodies (e.g., CBN, SEC, NITDA, NDPR, relevant industry bodies).
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments across all business units (product, finance, marketing) and develop robust mitigation controls.
• Policy Development: Draft, update, and disseminate internal compliance policies, procedures, and training materials related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Know-Your-Customer (KYC), and Data Protection (NDPR).
• AML/KYC Management: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of effective AML and KYC protocols essential for a fintech-enabled platform.
• Reporting & Auditing: Prepare and submit periodic regulatory reports and act as the primary liaison during internal and external compliance audits.
• Training & Awareness: Conduct mandatory compliance training for employees to embed a culture of regulatory adherence.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of dedicated Compliance, Legal, or Regulatory experience, essential within the Nigerian fintech, banking, or payments industry.
• In-depth knowledge of key Nigerian regulations impacting fintech, including CBN guidelines, NDPR (Data Protection), and AML/CFT laws.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective KYC and AML frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical skills, impeccable integrity, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Relevant professional certification (ACAMS, CFE, or similar) is strongly preferred.