• Application Deadline:
• Position: Compliance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Job Description

The candidate for this role will be responsible for:

• Preparation and Review of legal documents for investments.


• Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.


• Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program.


• Creating sound internal controls and monitoring adherence to them.


• Drafting and revising company policies.


• Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.


• Led the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests.


• Proactively auditing processes, practices, and documents to identify weaknesses


• Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope.


• Highlighting or escalating areas of concern.


• Ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified.


• Keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations


• Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed.


• Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation.


• Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices.


• Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.


• Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals.


• Review marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.


• Performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects).


• Any Other Adhoc responsibilities as assigned.

Educational and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.


• 5+ of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity


• Proven success in the risk management field.


• Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).


• Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.


• Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.


• Strong business acumen.


• Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.


• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.


• Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.

Role Competencies:

• Possess a strong constitution and conviction


• Must be ethical and principled


• Must proactive and intelligent


• Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.


• Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk


• Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur


• Excellent written communication skills.