Compliance Officer July 2026 - Veridion Advisory Partners Hi

Compliance Officer

Veridion Advisory Partners

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Lagos

Experience

Senior Level

Salary

₦751,000 - ₦1,000,000

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Additional Details

Application Deadline

28 May 2026, 11:59 PM WAT (Expired)

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Job Description

Job Description

The role is responsible for establishing and leading the Bank’s Legal and Compliance function from inception within a licensed fintech-driven digital microfinance bank. The Head, Legal & Compliance will build the legal, regulatory, and corporate governance framework required to support a fast-growing digital financial institution operating within the regulatory expectations of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), NDIC, and other applicable laws and industry standards. This role requires a highly strategic, commercially aware, and execution-driven professional who can provide legal direction, regulatory guidance, compliance oversight, and governance leadership while building structures, policies, controls, and reporting frameworks from the ground up. The Head, Legal & Compliance will serve as a key advisor to Executive Management and the Board on legal, regulatory, compliance, governance, and institutional risk matters.

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Requirements

  • Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized institution.
  • BL qualification and membership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is mandatory.
  • Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage.
  • Relevant certifications in Compliance, AML, Risk, or Corporate Governance will be an advantage.
  • 10–15 years’ experience in Legal, Compliance, or Regulatory functions within banking, fintech, or financial services.
  • 5–7 years in senior leadership or management roles.
  • Strong experience in compliance management, corporate governance, regulatory engagement, and legal advisory.
  • Proven experience building compliance structures, governance frameworks, and legal processes.
  • Experience within digital banking, fintech, microfinance banking, or regulated financial institutions is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of AML/CFT regulations, consumer protection laws, and financial services compliance obligations.

 

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Looking for a Full Time Compliance Officer position in Lagos? Veridion Advisory Partners is currently hiring. This role falls under Legal and applications close on May 28, 2026. Explore more Legal jobs in Nigeria on TRThrive and take the next step in your legal career.

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