Chief Compliance Officer at a Leading Financial Services Institution - First Excelsia Professional Services Limited

First Excelsia Professional Services Limited - Our client, a leading Financial Services Institution, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Microfinance Banking

Job Summary

• Our client is seeking to hire an experienced and highly competent a Chief Compliance Officer to join its dynamic team.
• The ideal candidate will have extensive audit experience within the banking sector, with an in-depth understanding of risk management, compliance, and regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the organisation's compliance program, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and legal obligations.
• Conduct comprehensive audits of compliance processes, policies, and procedures to identify and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement robust compliance frameworks, internal controls, and monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with senior management and stakeholders to align compliance strategies with business objectives.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and manage regulatory examinations, reporting, and responses.
• Provide guidance and training to employees on compliance-related matters and ethical standards.
• Monitor emerging regulatory trends and proactively adjust compliance policies and procedures.

Person Specification

• First Degree in Banking and Finance, Accounting, Law, or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years’ related experience in compliance, audit, or risk management in the banking sector
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CFE, or CAMS.

Annual Net Remuneration
Attractive and Negotiable.

Application Closing Date
6th April, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using "Chief Compliance Officer" as the subject of the mail.