Legal & Compliance Analyst Job at Cordros Capital Limited

Cordros Capital Limited is a leading financial services group in African markets with a reputation for wealth creation. We are licensed as Brokers/Dealers and Issuing House by the Securities & Exchange Commission and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Cordros offers a broad range of services to a diversified client base which includes private clients, small businesses, financial institutions, corporations and governments.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Legal & Compliance Analyst

Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job type: Full-time
Reporting line: Team Lead, Legal & Compliance

Job Purpose

• Cordros Capital Limited needs an experienced Legal Practitioner to join our dynamic Legal and Compliance team. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in the finance and capital market space.

Responsibilities
Regulatory and Compliance Management:

• Monitor adherence to compliance processes and policies as well as regulations and laws.
• Identify instances of non-compliance with laid policies and processes and/or regulations and escalate issues as appropriate and refer complex issues to Team Lead, Legal and Compliance.
• Adhere to the departments tracker on the filing of all regulatory returns (PEP, FTR, STR) etc
• Review onboarding documents and ensure all KYC procedures are implemented.
• Review and approve Client mandates in line with process flows.
• Understand and effectively implement AML/CFT/PF measures across the group.

Document Preparation and Legal Advisory:

• Prepare and review all necessary legal documents required to support the Group (NDA, SLAs, DPAs) etc.
• Assist in preparing necessary reports to Departmental head and management on Legal and Compliance activities within the group.
• Independently conduct research and analysis to develop solutions.
• Stay updated on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices and prepare legal opinions on how it affects each business within the group.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on compliance-related matters, fostering a culture of awareness.
• Support the resolution of compliance related issues/ incidents and ensuring the adherence to corrective measures to prevent reoccurrence.
• Preparation of minutes of meetings
• Draft and update compliance policies and process flows.

Client and Customer Management/Internal and External Stakeholder Management:

• Apply basic principles of effective relationship management.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to establish a robust compliance network 
• Resolve standard compliance queries from internal or external customers and referring more complex matters to Team Lead, Legal and Compliance
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that compliance measures are seamlessly integrated into all aspects of product development, operations and expansion initiatives.

Working Relationships

• Internal: All departments in Cordros
• External: Regulators, Clients etc.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) & B.L or a Master of Laws
• A Second Degree and/or Completion of Relevant Professional Certification will be an added advantage. (DCP, CAMS, CFE).

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a Legal and Compliance role

Key Knowledge & Skills:
The incumbent must have proficiency Knowledge in the following areas:

• Legal drafting: demonstrates the ability to support drafting of legal agreements/statutory documents (eg. NDA, DPA, legal opinions & term sheets).
• Regulations and laws affecting the finance/capital market
• Intermediate use of Microsoft Office

The incumbent must demonstrate the following Skills:

• Strong analytical skills to assess complex regulatory issues
• Excellent communication (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams, external parties and regulatory bodies.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment

Behavioural Attributes Required:

• Manages Complexity
• Ensures accountability.
• Collaborates efficiently
• Confidentiality

Work Cycle:
Hours/Days the incumbent is required to work

• Monday – Friday (8am – 5pm)
• Flexible working schedule is also available i.e remote work

Language requirements:

• English