• Application Deadline:
• Position: Compliance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Profile

• To ensure that the Fintech company adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.


• The candidate must have a deep understanding of both financial regulations and digital financial services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, national, and international financial regulation


• Develop and maintain compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to the company's digital operations.


• Identify and assess potential compliance risks related to digital financial services, products, or operations.


• Continuously monitor operations to detect and prevent potential compliance violations.


• Conduct regular compliance testing and internal audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program


• Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity regulations


• Implement and oversee customer due diligence processes, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) procedures, for digital financial services


• Ensure that third-party service providers and vendors also adhere to compliance standards


• Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address compliance breaches or data security incidents


• Promote ethical behavior within the organization and establish mechanisms for employees to report compliance concerns or violations confidentially


• Stay informed about changes in regulations and industry best practices, and communicate their potential impact to senior management and relevant departments


• Continuously assess and enhance the compliance program to adapt to changing regulations and emerging risks in the digital financial industry

Requirements

• Good knowledge of MS suite


• Good understanding of regulatory standards


• Good understanding of relevant laws and statutes


• Good understanding of the company’s standard operating procedures


• Good analytical skills


• Basic knowledge of accounting


• Good Interpersonal skills


• Good knowledge of ISO standards


• Relevant certifications e.g. CRCM & CAMS would be an added advantage