Compliance Executive Job at Ravenpay Limited

Ravenpay Limited is a leading fintech company that provides financial services to individuals and organizations across Africa. Our mission is to builda financial ecosystem where every African has access to fast and reliable personalised financial tools.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Compliance Executive

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant Nigerian banking laws, regulations, and industry standards, including the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) guidelines.
• Conduct regular compliance reviews and audits to identify potential risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risks and prevent non-compliance.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on compliance matters.
• Monitor transactions for suspicious activity and report any potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities to the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Risk Management:
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF):
• Develop and implement AML/CTF policies, procedures, and controls per international standards.
• Conduct customer due diligence (CDD) and enhanced due diligence (EDD) as required.
• Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks associated with the bank's operations.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize compliance-related losses.
• Monitor and report on compliance risk indicators.

Governance:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the bank's governance framework.
• Provide advice and support to the board of directors and management on compliance matters.
• Ensure that the bank's compliance function is adequately resourced and supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, or a related field.
• Certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS)) is preferred.
• Certificate in Designate Compliance Professional (DCP) is also an added advantage
• An experienced compliance officer within the financial services industry, preferably in a microfinance bank.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian banking regulations and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing compliance policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  careers@raven.africa using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.