About this role
Our client is a financial technologies company that provides simple, intuitive, end-to-end corporate, retail and transaction banking solutions.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Compliance Officer to oversee regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal controls within a fintech environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Monitor compliance with CBN regulations, AML/CFT/CPF, KYC, NDPA, and payment industry requirements.
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Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and control testing.
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Develop and review compliance policies, procedures, and frameworks.
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Monitor and investigate compliance breaches and regulatory incidents.
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Support regulatory reporting, audits, inspections, and engagements with regulators.
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Monitor regulatory changes and advise management on their impact.
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Work with Risk, Internal Audit, IT, Information Security, Finance, and Legal teams on compliance matters.
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Monitor AML/KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and customer due diligence processes.
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Track compliance findings and ensure timely remediation.
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Provide compliance guidance and training to employees.
Requirements
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Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, or a related field.
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7+ years' experience in compliance, risk, audit, AML, banking, fintech, or financial services.
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Strong knowledge of Nigerian financial services and fintech regulatory requirements.
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Experience in AML/CFT, KYC, regulatory risk, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
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Strong analytical, communication, investigation, and stakeholder-management skills.
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Relevant certifications such as CAMS, ICA, CISA, CRISC, or CFE will be an advantage.