Legal Compliance Officer

Responsibilities:

Support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s compliance framework in line with AML, CTF, CPF, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Monitor business activities and internal processes to identify potential compliance gaps and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies.

Assist with periodic compliance reviews, audits, and assessments and follow up on identified issues.

Assist with statutory filings and regulatory submissions to CAC and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Support regulatory correspondence and liaise with SCUML, EFCC, NFIU, and other regulatory authorities as required.

Assist in conducting compliance risk assessments and preparing reports on identified risks and recommended mitigation measures.

Support the company during regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.

Support the Company Secretariat on corporate governance, statutory, and regulatory matters.

Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and escalate significant developments to management.

Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in legal or regulatory compliance roles, preferably within the financial services, consulting, or legal advisory sectors. Strong experience in dealing with SCUML, including registration, reporting obligations, and regulatory correspondence Knowledge of AML, CTF, and CPF regulations and general corporate regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and report-writing skills.

Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical compliance actions.