Compliance Specialist

Job Introduction

Adexen has been mandated by one of its clients a digital financial solutions provider to recruit a Compliance Specialist for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Build a relationship with the regulators and work in a cross-functional team to protect our stakeholders' interests from regulation perspectives.

• Build trust and a healthy relationship with the regulators, acting as the key point of contact.
• Develop and manage compliance assurance policies and systems.
• Lead initiatives to maintain the license.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting and filling, respond to the regulator's queries.
• Lead internal and external regulatory audits.
• Pro-actively monitor and assess the company's operation and products for regulatory risks; provide teams with education, constructive solutions, and guidance.
• Keep up to date with the company direction and new regulations to ensure the right focus and understanding of the critical compliance issues.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in Bank or Fintech compliance function in Nigeria.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the digital banking business.
• Have a degree in Law.
• Thrive on autonomy, have a strong sense of urgency, meticulous.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint; web-based and email program.
• Demonstrable passion for our company’s mission; a hands-on manager with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with the other departments towards achieving the company’s mission and targets and building effective working relationships as well as partnerships.
• An analytical mindset aimed at improving equipment control and administration standards.
• Ability to lead a team of equipment control coordinators and provide strategic direction to the department and organization.

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.