Chief Compliance Officer Job at ProjectSALT Nigeria

ProjectSALT Nigeria - Our client is recruiting suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment in the position below:

Job Position: Chief Compliance Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Audit / Compliance

Job Summary


  • Our ideal candidate must be someone with strong leadership skills, and ability to approach business from a creative point of view, and extensive experience within the financial services industry.
  • He will be overseeing the day-to-day compliance obligations of the company.
  • He must have the capacity to relate with the Central Bank of Nigeria and other regulatory authorities.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement robust compliance policies and measures that align with regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor and report on compliance status, implement corrective actions, and communicate significant issues to the management board.
  • Work closely with the legal department to interpret laws and regulations and provide guidance on compliance matters.
  • Monitor and ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of all statutory and regulatory reports to relevant authorities.
  • Provide training to employees on compliance policies and foster a culture of adherence to ethical standards.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and devise strategies to mitigate compliance risks.
  • Facilitate internal and external audits to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program and implement corrective actions.
  • Conduct due diligence on third-party relationships to ensure compliance standards are met.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory updates and industry requirements
  • Ensure the AML program is current and updated, including policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Law, Management, or any related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of proven work experience in the Risk and Compliance department in a financial Institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years experience in a Compliance leadership role
  • Relevant professional certifications e.g ICAN, ACCA, etc
  • In-depth knowledge of Nigerian regulatory requirements, including financial regulations, anti-money laundering laws, and data protection regulations.
  • Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance standards.

Job Attributes:

  • Strong investigative, analytical, and risk management skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
  • Ability to use Microsoft applications including Excel.

Our Offer

  • Salary: N1,000,000 - N1,200,000.00 Net per month
  • 13th Month
  • Leave Allowance
  • 20 Days Annual leave
  • Pension (Family)
  • Productivity Bonus.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: david.dakola@gmail.com using "CCO" as the subject of the mail.