KYC / Due Diligence Officer Job at Initiate International

Initiate International is one of the world’s largest research agencies with their presence in Lagos, Nigeria. This global team advises on everything from brand, communications and innovation to shopper activation and customer relationships.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: KYC / Due Diligence Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Industry: Financial Services

What You’ll Be Doing

• Review with Precision: Conduct second-level reviews of KYC documents to make sure everything aligns perfectly with the products customers have signed up for. You’ll be the second set of eyes ensuring that nothing slips through the cracks.
• Master the Field: Implement field compliance plans across the agent base and ensure that all the little details are just right. This is where strategy meets execution.
• Stay Ahead of the Game: Keep the PEP & UBO registers current, aligning them with best practices to stay ahead of the curve.
• Mentor and Empower: Lead by example. Coach, train, and mentor field staff to make sure compliance becomes second nature across the country.
• Dig Deeper: Perform detailed Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) to ensure we know exactly who we’re dealing with.
• Solve with Impact: Take swift action on any non-compliance issues, devising realistic action plans to overcome challenges.
• Keep Us Compliant: Review, update, and enhance company policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the latest legislation and industry best practices.
• Spot the Gaps: Develop and manage audit processes that catch non-compliance early, recommend smart solutions, and follow up to close those gaps.
• Guide and Advise: Act as the go-to person for KYC-related inquiries, providing clear and actionable advice to help keep us on track.
• Report with Insight: Keep the Chief Compliance Officer in the loop, providing regular updates on our compliance status with AML/CFT/CPF laws and regulations.

Requirements
What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in Compliance.
• A recognized Compliance Certification, such as DCP or ACAMs.
• Strong knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, and the ability to interpret these within the context of our operations.
• A keen understanding of financial products, services, and internal processes.
• The ability to work autonomously, taking initiative and thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Remuneration

• Highly competitive salary.