Compliance Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Timely submission of all periodic and ad-hoc regulatory and statutory returns to relevant authorities, including the SEC, NFIU, and FIRS.
• Provision of guidance on the implementation of newly introduced and adopted regulatory standards.
• Regulatory advisory support to business units to ensure effective implementation of regulatory circularst and directives.
• Design and implementation of compliance processes, reports, alert systems, and automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders in the development and review of products, services, and processes to ensure regulatory and statutory compliance.
• Review of client onboarding documentation and data to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance with required standards, and appropriate escalation of exceptions.
• Management of regulatory correspondence and engagement with regulators and government

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and project management capabilities.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate complex issues clearly and confidently.
• Proven ability to multitask, prioritise work, anc consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated professionalism, credibility, anc confidence in implementing best practices.
• Sound knowledge of the role and a gooc understanding of the financial services industry.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to effective documentation.
• Operational awareness with strong business support and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.