Compliance Lawyer

The Compliance Lawyer is responsible for ensuring that the Bank operates in accordance with applicable Nigerian laws, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) regulations, regulatory guidelines, internal policies, and accepted corporate governance standards.

The role provides legal advice to Management and other departments, monitors regulatory compliance, supports the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Countering Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) programme, reviews contracts and agreements, manages legal risks, supports regulatory examinations, and ensures that the Bank's products, operations, digital channels and business practices comply with applicable requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Compliance
   2. AML/CFT/CPF Compliance
2. Legal Advisory
3. Contract Review and Management
4. Corporate Governance
5. Policy Development and Review
6. Compliance Monitoring and Testing
   8. Regulatory Liaison
   9. Data Protection and Privacy
   10. Litigation and Dispute Management
   11. Compliance Training

Required Qualifications

A suitable candidate should have an LL.B degree and B.L qualification and be qualified to practise law in Nigeria. Relevant experience in banking, microfinance, fintech, financial services, legal practice or regulatory compliance is desirable.

Professional certifications in compliance, AML, risk management, corporate governance or financial crime prevention would be an advantage.

Key Skills and Competencies

The candidate should demonstrate strong knowledge of banking and financial-services regulation, excellent legal drafting and contract-review skills, knowledge of AML/CFT/CPF and KYC requirements, strong analytical ability, attention to detail, confidentiality, good judgment and the ability to communicate regulatory requirements clearly to non-legal employees.

The person should also be able to challenge non-compliant practices professionally and have sufficient independence to escalate significant compliance issues without undue operational influence.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject:

Application – Compliance Lawyer

Pay: ₦350,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person