Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)

Estrada International is seeking an experienced Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) to provide strategic leadership for its enterprise-wide compliance function in Lagos State. The role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance, strong corporate governance, AML/CFT compliance, and ethical business practices within a leading insurance and financial services organization. It is a full-time, on-site position dedicated to upholding the highest standards of compliance across the enterprise.

• Lead the enterprise-wide compliance function and drive strategic direction for regulatory compliance, corporate governance, AML/CFT, and ethical business practices.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing management of comprehensive compliance programmes across the organization.

• Engage with NAICOM and other regulatory authorities to maintain strong relationships and ensure timely, effective regulatory engagement.

• Promote a culture of compliance and ethics, supporting governance frameworks and policy development across the business.

• Provide strategic guidance to senior leadership on compliance risks, controls, and mitigations, contributing to enterprise risk management and robust governance.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the compliance team, fostering stakeholder management and ensuring the function operates effectively within a highly regulated environment.

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Insurance, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s/MBA is an advantage.

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, with at least 6 years leading a Compliance function within the Insurance or Financial Services industry.

• Strong experience engaging with NAICOM and other regulatory authorities and implementing enterprise-wide compliance programmes.

• Professional certifications in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, Corporate Governance, Legal Practice, or Insurance are highly desirable.

• Deep knowledge of AML/CFT, KYC/CDD, Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Consumer Protection, Data Privacy, and Regulatory Compliance.

• Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and policy development experience.