Senior Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

Compliance Program Leadership:

• Design, implement, and continuously improve enterprise-wide compliance programs across all business lines.
• Monitor regulatory developments and update compliance frameworks in line with evolving laws and industry standards.

Regulatory Oversight & Engagement:

• Ensure adherence to all applicable local and international regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with regulators and oversee regulatory communications, reviews, and examinations.

Risk Assessment & Management:

• Identify, assess, and mitigate compliance and regulatory risks across operations.
• Conduct regular compliance risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses.

Policy Development & Training:

• Develop, review, and enforce compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead compliance training and awareness programs for employees and management.

Monitoring, Reporting & Documentation:

• Prepare periodic compliance reports for senior management and the Board.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation of compliance activities, findings, and remediation actions.

Investigations & Enforcement:

• Lead and oversee internal investigations related to compliance breaches or regulatory concerns.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions, ensuring timely follow-up.

Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement:

• Provide ongoing compliance advisory support to executive leadership and business teams.
• Communicate regulatory expectations, updates, and compliance obligations across the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• ACAMS certification is compulsory.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.

Location: Remote (Lagos).

Remuneration: NGN 700,000