Senior Compliance Officer - Health Check Team

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Full Time
Experienced
The Senior Compliance Officer, Health Check Team will support the Team Lead in conducting regular and ongoing compliance reviews across all business units, and product lines. The role ensures that the company maintains continuous adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies, AML/CFT/CPF standards, data privacy laws, and operational integrity frameworks.
Working under the supervision of the Team Lead, the Senior Officer will play a key role in executing reviews, identifying compliance gaps, tracking remediation efforts, and contributing to initiatives that enhance the company’s overall compliance posture.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute scheduled and thematic compliance health checks based on the approved plan.
  • Review process documentation, customer files, and system report to identify deviations or control gaps.
  • Perform testing and sampling on key compliance processes (e.g., onboarding, PEP screening, SAR filing, etc.).
  • Maintain working papers and evidence of all reviews performed.
  • Assist in preparing Health Check Reports and recommendations.
  • Support in following up on the implementation of corrective actions.
  • Conduct random spot checks on high-risk operations (agents, merchants, branches, etc.).
  • Support data analytics for trend monitoring and dashboard generation.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in law, accounting, economics, or a related field.
  • 3–5 years of relevant experience in compliance, audit, or risk management.
  • Understanding of AML/CFT, data privacy, and regulatory reporting standards.
  • Strong documentation, attention to detail, and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is an advantage.
  • Detail-oriented with a strategic approach to risk assessment.
  • Experience liaising with regulators, LEAs, and managing cross-functional teams.
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