Chief Compliance Officer at ProjectSALT Nigeria

ProjectSALT Nigeria - Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Mainland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Audit / Compliance

Job Summary

• Our ideal candidate must be someone with strong leadership skills, and ability to approach business from a creative point of view, and extensive experience within the financial services industry. He will be overseeing the day-to-day compliance obligations of the company.
• He must have the capacity to relate with the Central Bank of Nigeria and other regulatory authorities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust compliance policies and measures that align with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and report on compliance status, implement corrective actions, and communicate significant issues to the management board.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and devise strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
• Facilitate internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct due diligence on third-party relationships to ensure compliance standards are met.
• Work closely with the legal department to interpret laws and regulations and provide guidance on compliance matters.
• Monitor and ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of all statutory and regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
• Provide training to employees on compliance policies and foster a culture of adherence to ethical standards.
• Stay abreast of regulatory updates and industry requirements
• Ensure the AML program is current and updated, including policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications/Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Management, or any related field.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g ICAN, ACCA, etc.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven work experience in the Risk and Compliance department in a financial Institution.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Compliance leadership role
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian regulatory requirements, including financial regulations, anti-money laundering laws, and data protection regulations.
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards.

Job Attributes:

• Strong investigative, analytical, and risk management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft applications including Excel.

Our Offer

• Salary: N700,000 - N800,000 Net per month.
• 13th Month
• Leave Allowance
• 20 Days Annual leave
• Pension (Family)
• Productivity Bonus.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.