Compliance Officer

Job title : Compliance Officer

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 09, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure compliance with CBN guidelines, AML/CFT/CPF regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Conduct periodic risk assessments and compliance audits across business units.
• Review and update KYC/KYB, AML, and sanctions screening policies and procedures.
• Investigate suspicious transactions and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) with the NFIU where required.
• Liaise with regulators (CBN, NFIU, EFCC) during examinations, audits, and reporting cycles.
• Deliver compliance training to staff and monitor adherence across departments.
• Track regulatory changes and advise management on required policy updates.
• Maintain compliance documentation, registers, and reporting dashboards.

Required Skills & Technologies

• Regulatory Knowledge: CBN guidelines, AML/CFT/CPF Act, NDPR/NDPA
• Compliance Tools: Transaction monitoring and sanctions screening systems
• Analytical Skills: Risk assessment and investigative analysis
• Reporting: Regulatory report writing and documentation
• Software: MS Excel and compliance case management tools

Collaboration & Work Practices

• Work closely with Legal, Risk, and Operations teams on policy implementation.
• Partner with Settlement and Customer Success teams on transaction monitoring escalations.
• Report directly to the Head of Compliance/Legal on regulatory matters.
• Participate in periodic CBN and NFIU engagement sessions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 4-7 years of compliance experience within a bank, PSSP/PSP, switching company, or fintech.
• Professional certification (ACAMS, CIFC, or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Sound understanding of Nigeria's payment and financial services regulatory landscape.