Job Title: Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer
Location: Kano, Nigeria
Industry: Fintech / Financial Services
Department: Compliance & Legal
Job Type: Full-Time
About OPay
OPay is a leading fintech company in Africa, providing innovative mobile-based financial services to drive inclusion and convenience. With a wide customer base and extensive agent network, OPay supports millions in making everyday payments and managing transactions seamlessly.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Law Enforcement Agency (LEA) Officer to serve as the key liaison between OPay and external law enforcement/regulatory agencies (EFCC, NPF, DSS, CBN, etc.). The ideal candidate will ensure timely and professional handling of legal requests, investigations, and visits, while safeguarding the company’s interests.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaise with law enforcement and regulatory bodies on investigations, court orders, and official visits.
- Process and respond to subpoenas, invitations, and wallet/account actions (freeze/unfreeze).
- Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, AML, Fraud) on case resolution.
- Maintain accurate documentation of all agency communications and actions.
- Provide timely reports and insights to support compliance and legal decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminology, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2–3 years' experience in a similar role within a financial institution or fintech.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian regulatory and law enforcement frameworks (AML/CFT, CBN, EFCC, etc.).
- Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- High level of discretion, professionalism, and attention to detail.
- Certifications in Compliance, AML/CFT, or Fraud (e.g., CFE) are a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Location:
- Kano (Required)
