• Application Deadline:
• Position: Partner Due Diligence Analyst


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Law / Legal 
  

Category: Legal & Compliance

Job Summary

• As the Partner Due Diligence Analyst, you will be conducting KYC/CDD /EDD reviews and refreshments for new and existing partners who are financial/non-banking institutions/corporate customers etc. within a specified TAT.


• Partner due diligence is critical to our business growth and a key component of our Compliance Risk Management Framework at AZA; so we are looking for an AML analyst who is diligent, flexible, innovative, broad-minded with the relevant experience and skills, to help build the vision for excellent standards in KYC/CDD/EDD.


• This is an exciting opportunity to help take Africa’s leading digital F/X company to the next level.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct KYC review of new customer information and documentation in line with AZA requirements and best practice


• Identify all financial crimes risk issues inherent in a customer as onboarding and escalate same for mitigation prior to approving a new customer


• Support and improve the entire customer journey from customer request to completion of DD and mutual DD where required


• Ensure effective and efficient record keeping of all documentation and information utilized for internal and external audit requirements


• Respond to inquiries from internal and external stakeholders within defined SLAs


• Effectively collaborate with key internal stakeholders - Sales, Lead Generators, Onboarders, Compliance, Legal, Account Mgt, Product etc


• Adhere to the SOPs and compliance standards set internally


• Help identify and fix inefficiencies in current workflows and processes


• Display a high level of emotional intelligence, good communication & interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• First Degree in Banking / Financial Institution or any related field


• Working knowledge of AML and sanctions screening process


• At least 2 years of experience in KYC/CDD in a banking or financial institution


• Evidence of ACAMS/ICA/ACFCS certification of training.


• Excellent organizational, record keeping and time management skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package.


• Global / regional network / exposure in FinTech / Blockchain industry.


• Casual work environment.


• Great work-life balance.


• We value autonomy.


• Opportunity for growth for all employees.


• Opportunity to work hard and play hard.