Head of Compliance

Moment

We are looking for: a detail-oriented compliance professional to lead our Compliance function in Nigeria who is comfortable getting hands on. You will be responsible for onboarding partners and merchants, monitoring transactions, and ensuring we meet all regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

Africa is at the cusp of an economic revolution. 1.5 billion people are embracing electronic payments, mobile everything, and racing towards a digital transformation that will change the world for the next two decades. While Internet- and banking-penetration have come late to Africa, a youth-driven tidal wave of change is hitting the continent, and global businesses and local champions are in a race to unlock its potential.

In partnership with Multichoice, the largest entertainment platform on the African continent, we are building a payment platform as ambitious as the customers we serve.

This is truly the Moment for Africa.

Our Culture

At Moment, we believe building the future is a team sport; partnership and collaboration lie at the core of everything we do. We take pride in working hard and strive to be world class every day, without forgetting to have a little fun along the way. We’re straight-talkers who prioritize speed of execution over perfection. We’re ok with uncertainty and don’t let it get in the way of making smart decisions quickly. We like to get things done.

We value diversity of thought, culture, and background and strive to build a business and work environment as vibrant as the continent we serve. Changing the lives and unlocking the ambitions of a continent isn’t for the faint of heart - but with a passion for people and a desire to make a lasting impact on Africa, we believe we can build an enormous business that also delivers good in the world.

Job requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in Compliance Risk Management in the payments or financial services industry
• Strong knowledge of FATF guidelines and local compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Hands-on experience with AML / CFT transaction monitoring and sanctions screening
• CAMS/CFE /any recognised compliance certification (or working towards it) is required
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong judgment and integrity
• Excellent communication skills and professional fluency in English
Comfortable operating in a startup or fast-scaling environment

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and manage onboarding workflows for payment companies, merchants, and end users to meet KYC / KYB, CIP, and EDD obligations using a mix of manual and automated tools
• Monitor accounts and transactions for AML / CFT / CPF, sanctions, adverse media, and Terms of Service violations
• Act as the first line of defense: triage and investigate high-risk cases, escalate when needed, and ensure timely queue management
• File Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) where required and maintain operational SLAs
• Oversee data privacy compliance, including creating frameworks for compliant data usage and cross-border flows
• Conduct ongoing due diligence / re-certification for existing merchants and partners
• Support the Chief Compliance Officer in developing KPIs, reporting tools, and board-level insights
Contribute to continuous improvement in compliance processes and tools in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Job benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
Dynamic and collaborative work environment with passionate team members

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