Job Summary

Job Description

•       Develop and implement an effective legal compliance program

•       Create sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them

•       Proactively audit processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses

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

•       Collaborate with external auditors and HR when needed

•       Set plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation

•       Educate and train employees on regulations and industry practices

•       Address employee concerns or questions on legal compliance

•       Review of all relevant statutory laws and regulations applicable to the Company and ensure compliance with these

•       Ensure that business activities are conducted in conformity with all internal policies and procedures, compliance training and protocols.

•       Coordination, Communication and Reporting with respect to regulatory requirements and developments

•       Serve as liaison for all regulatory bodies as well as maintaining relationships with relevant legal bodies and trade associations.

•       Keep abreast of regulatory developments and industry initiatives and advise management accordingly.

•       Inform the Internal Audit unit of any findings as regards non-compliance that may require investigation

•       Ensuring compliance with best practices

•       Participate in Business Process Re-engineering exercises to ensure controls therein

Job Experience

·         Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Law (Must have been called to the Nigerian Bar)

•       A minimum of 5 years working experience with at least 3 years compliance experience preferably within the financial services and Technology environment.

•       Good understanding of Compliance activities in the Fintech space.

•       Experience of developing and managing compliance and fraud monitoring programs.

•       Articulate, effective communication skills with the ability to communicate internally and externally (lawyers, regulators such as CBN, EFCC, NIBSS, auditors) at all levels

•       Fully conversant with regulatory Directives and Guidelines

•       Teamwork skills

•       Attention to detail

•       LLB in law, finance, business administration or a related field

•       Professional certification is a plus