Money Laundering Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

Conduct an adequacy and gap review of the Company's AML/CFT/CPF Compliance Manual and supporting framework. Review the framework against applicable Nigerian AML/CFT/CPF legislation, regulatory requirements and relevant supervisory standards. Identify and recommend necessary technical, operational and regulatory amendments. Review KYC/CDD/EDD, beneficial ownership, PEP and sanctions controls, customer risk assessment, transaction monitoring, suspicious transaction reporting, record keeping and compliance governance arrangements. Provide professional compliance guidance on the Company's non-custodial fintech architecture and use of regulated third-party payment providers. Support regulatory readiness and, where appropriately authorised, assist with compliance enquiries, regulatory submissions and filings involving relevant bodies such as CBN, NFIU and SCUML. Advise management on AML/CFT/CPF operational readiness and controls required before commercial launch. Where formally appointed/designated, perform applicable MLCO responsibilities within the agreed scope of engagement.

Requirements:

A minimum 3–5 years of verifiable AML/CFT/CPF, financial crime or regulatory compliance experience within Nigerian financial services, fintech, banking or payment processing. CIN and/or ACAMS certification is mandatory. Strong knowledge of Nigerian AML/CFT/CPF regulatory requirements. Practical experience with KYC/CDD/EDD, PEP and sanctions screening, beneficial ownership, transaction monitoring and suspicious transaction reporting. Experience reviewing or developing AML/CFT/CPF policies, manuals and compliance procedures. Understanding of digital onboarding, API-driven payment infrastructure, automated AML surveillance and non-custodial fintech models is highly desirable. Strong analytical, report-writing, regulatory and professional judgment skills.

Remuneration: NGN  150,000–250,000

Application deadline: 22 August 2026