Compliance Officer at a Reputable Conglomerate

A conglomerate with subsidiaries in Oil & Gas, Fintech, Banking, Real Estate, and Media, isrecruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Group Head of Internal Audit & Compliance

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Compliance Officer to ensure our group of companies operates in full adherence to regulatory, legal, and internal policy requirements.
• This role plays a vital part in mitigating compliance risk across a complex portfolio that includes traditional energy, digital finance, and technology-based businesses.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and overseeing compliance frameworks tailored to each sector, ensuring regulatory readiness, and fostering a culture of integrity and accountability across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret local and international regulations relevant to Oil & Gas (e.g., NUPRC/DPR), Fintech (e.g., CBN, NDIC), and IT (e.g., NDPR, NITDA).
• Ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, including anti-money laundering (AML), data protection, tax, and corporate governance regulations.
• Assist in overseeing regulatory reporting and coordinating responses to inquiries or audits from regulatory authorities.
• Assist in drafting, implementing, and updating compliance policies, manuals, and procedures in alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Provide compliance input into business processes, contracts, and risk management practices.
• Assist in conducting training programs and workshops to promote compliance awareness and ethical conduct across all business units.
• Serve as a point of contact for compliance-related inquiries and guidance.
• Perform regular compliance checks and internal audits to identify and address potential compliance risks.
• Assist in investigating breaches or suspected violations of regulatory requirements or internal policies, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining comprehensive compliance reports for executive management and regulatory bodies.
• Track and report on compliance KPIs, audit findings, and risk mitigation efforts.
• Assist in conducting internal audits within the group and monitoring compliance issues
• Assist in incident tracking and documentation

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional and relevant certifications are desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or legal risk management, with exposure to Oil & Gas, Fintech, or IT environments.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian and international regulatory landscapes across the relevant sectors.

Required Competencies:

• Strong understanding of compliance management frameworks, internal controls, and audit principles.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficiency in using compliance and reporting software tools.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitmentxcel001@gmail.comusing the Job Title as the subject of the email.