Compliance Officer – MLRO
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Compliance Officer managing AML/CFT compliance program for a global crypto payment fintech in Nigeria. Establishing policies, conducting audits, and ensuring regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the AML/CFT programme, including KYC/CDD/EDD, ongoing monitoring, sanctions screening, and STR/SAR filing with the Nigerian FIU and SEC.
- Oversee transaction monitoring and alert handling in accordance with the group Compliance Framework.
- Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments and ensure policies/procedures remain current with regulatory changes.
- Manage regulatory reporting, audits (internal/external), and liaison with SEC Nigeria.
- Provide compliance advice to business lines and escalate material issues directly to the Board/CEO/Group Compliance.
- Ensure staff training and awareness of AML/CFT, sanctions, and conduct requirements.
- Maintain accurate records for a minimum of eight years (or as required by Nigerian law).
Requirements:
- A first degree or its equivalent in a relevant field (including banking, finance, accounting, business management, law, or economics); or a first degree or its equivalent in a non-relevant field with a minimum of six (6) years’ relevant post-qualification experience; or a West African School Certificate, Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination certificate, General Certificate of Education or Higher School Certificate or its equivalent with a minimum of fifteen (15) years relevant post-qualification experience.
- At least four (4) years’ relevant post-qualification experience (excluding NYSC year) in areas such as virtual assets, financial technology, financial services, capital markets, compliance, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, risk management, legal and regulatory affairs, or cybersecurity.
- Strong, demonstrable experience in AML/CFT compliance, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting within fintech, virtual assets, or capital markets.
- Prior experience as MLRO, Compliance Officer, or sponsored individual in a regulated entity is highly advantageous.
- The role must be engaged on a full-time basis.
- Nigerian citizen preferred (NIN-eligible); fit-and-proper with no adverse findings.
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Professional development
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