Key Responsibilities:
1. Internal Control & Operational Oversight Design, implement, and monitor internal control frameworks across all business functions.
Conduct periodic risk assessments and internal audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Oversee the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for business and operational activities.
2. Compliance Management Ensure full adherence to AML and regulatory compliance requirements in Canada, Liberia, Nigeria, Angola and other African Countries .
Stay abreast of regulatory changes and proactively update company policies and processes accordingly.
Review system-generated alerts related to suspicious activities and flag/report appropriately.
Maintain up-to-date compliance rule sets and liaise with the product and tech teams for implementation.
Manage all compliance filings and mandatory reporting to regulatory bodies in each country.
3. Training & Awareness Develop and deliver regular compliance and internal control training to staff across all departments and regions.
Promote a culture of ethical business conduct and awareness throughout the organization.
4. Audit Management Coordinate and manage all internal and external audits, including AML audits, regulatory inspections, and IT/system audits.
Prepare audit responses and oversee the implementation of remediation plans based on audit findings.
5. Policy & Documentation Develop, review, and manage comprehensive internal control, compliance, and operational policies.
Ensure documentation is up-to-date, version-controlled, and accessible.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Regulatory Compliance Rate Zero or minimal non-compliance issues reported across countries.
Audit Outcomes Clean internal and external audit results with minimal corrective actions.
Alert Resolution Efficiency Percentage of compliance alerts resolved within SLA timelines.
Policy Review Cycle Time Number of days to review and update policies.
Training Effectiveness Staff compliance training completion rate & post-training assessment scores.
Reporting Timeliness On-time submission of mandatory compliance reports to regulators.
Risk Mitigation Success Reduction in recurring control breaches or risk events.
System Review Frequency and quality of reviews of AML and compliance system rules and alerts.
Periodic Reporting Requirements:
Report Frequency Audience Internal Control Status Report Monthly CEO, Executive Team Regulatory Compliance Report Quarterly Board, Local Regulators AML & Suspicious Activity Report As required / Monthly Summary Compliance Committee, Regulators Audit Readiness & Findings Report Per Audit Cycle Executive Team, Auditors Risk Register & Mitigation Plan Quarterly Risk Management Team Staff Training Completion Report Quarterly HR, Department Heads Regulatory Update Brief Monthly / As needed Executive Team, Legal Performance Evaluation Framework: Quarterly Performance Reviews with documented assessments of KPI achievement. Regulatory Feedback, audit outcomes, and absence of fines or sanctions. Management & Team Feedback on support, policy clarity, and effectiveness. System & Operational Metrics showing reduced false positives, fewer compliance breaches. Proactivity in Updating Rules & Policies based on changing regulations and market conditions. Quality of Training Programs and staff feedback/retention of compliance knowledge.
Certifications
Member of any of the following bodies is an added advantage Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) Certified Compliance Officer (CCO) Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: ₦400,000.00 - ₦600,000.00 per month
Experience:
- As compliance Officer : 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- • (CRCM) • (CAMS) • (ACAMS) • (CCO) • (CCP) • (CCEP) (Required)
