Compliance Officer

Job title: Compliance Officer

Company: CareerBuddy

Job description: Job Description:As Compliance Officer, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring operations align with guiding regulatory compliance and ensuring that our client’s practices meet the highest global standards. You don’t just enforce rules, you’ll shape the systems that keep us ahead, trusted, and thriving across jurisdictions.Who are we searching for?

• You’re experienced in compliance and know your way around AML, KYC, and regulatory filings.
• You’re familiar with remittance, MSB, or cross-border financial services and the complexities they bring.
• You’re proactive about identifying risks and solving them before they grow.
• You’re confident liaising with regulators, legal teams, and financial partners.
• You’re organized, independent, and good at juggling multiple timelines.
• You’re someone who translates complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable steps.

Your responsibilities…Regulatory Compliance and Oversight

• You will ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, including AML/CFT, KYC, sanctions screening, and data protection.
• You will maintain internal compliance manuals and risk assessments in line with regulatory expectations.
• You will lead the preparation of regulatory filings, audits, and examinations.
• You will serve as the point of contact for regulators and financial partners on all compliance matters.
• You will stay ahead of changes in the regulatory landscape and update policies accordingly.

KYC, Onboarding, and Transaction Monitoring

• You will oversee the onboarding of clients and partners, ensuring documentation is complete and compliant.
• You will conduct enhanced due diligence (EDD) for high-risk profiles and apply a consistent risk-based approach.
• You will monitor transactions, investigate flagged activity, and escalate suspicious behavior for reporting where necessary.

Licensing and Partner Due Diligence

• You will support new and ongoing licensing applications across jurisdictions, including documentation and coordination with legal and regulatory advisors.
• You will maintain up-to-date due diligence files for financial partners, ensuring we meet all onboarding and renewal requirements.

Internal Controls, Training, and Governance

• You will lead compliance training initiatives across teams, building awareness of AML, data protection, and ethical standards.
• You will review and improve internal controls and lead remediation efforts for identified gaps.
• You will manage the compliance calendar and ensure timely completion of reporting, policy reviews, and certifications.

To be considered, you should have…

• 3–6 years of experience in Compliance, AML, or Risk roles within fintech, remittance, MSB, or financial services.
• Proven expertise in managing KYC and onboarding for both individual and business clients.
• Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, KYC requirements, and global compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with onboarding tools, identity verification platforms, and transaction monitoring systems.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian compliance standards, including SCUML, CBN guidelines, NDIC/NFIU expectations.
• Experience conducting due diligence for banks, payment partners, and liquidity providers.
• A track record of building audit-ready documentation and internal compliance systems.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management ability.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Relevant certifications (CAMS, ICA, CRCM) or experience with multi-jurisdictional licensing.

Challenges you may face in this role…

• Balancing multiple regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
• Managing tight timelines during audits, reporting cycles, or licensing submissions.
• Staying ahead of fast-changing compliance landscapes in the fintech and payments space.

The goodies…

• A fully remote and flexible work setup.
• An ambitious team building something impactful across borders.
• Ownership and autonomy to build scalable compliance systems.
• Learning support and potential for certification reimbursement.

Expected salary:

Location: Lagos, Lagos State

Job date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:05:48 GMT