WHAT YOU WILL DO

📍Oversee the company’s compliance with Nigeria VASP regulations, including understanding and interpreting relevant rules and guidelines 📍Prepare and present MLRO reports on compliance risk management activities for senior management and the Board of Directors. 📍Ensure compliance with all local AML/CFT and KYC laws 📍Design, implement, and maintain Nigeria AML/CFT policies and procedures. 📍Provide AML/CFT compliance advice to the management and board of directors 📍Participate in new product and service development to assess AML/CFT implications 📍Work closely with with the global Compliance Function in areas including onboarding, PEP and Sanction Screening, as well as transaction monitoring and SAR filing 📍Conducting regular risk assessments to identify potential AML/CFT risks, including evaluating customer profiles, transaction patterns, and the types of services offered. 📍Overseeing systems for monitoring transactions for suspicious activities 📍Ensuring staff members are trained and aware of their AML/CFT obligations, including regular updates on new regulations and AML/CFT trends 📍Maintaining accurate records of AML/CFT checks, training, and reporting for audit and regulatory purposes. 📍Acting as the main point of contact with regulatory bodies, auditors, and law enforcement agencies regarding AML/CFT matters. 📍Regularly reviewing and updating AML/CFT processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance with changing regulations and best practices in the cryptocurrency and virtual asset industry. 📍Maintain active dialogue with the digital asset industry’s compliance community to inform best practices Conduct investigations when needed with senior management 📍Manage other responsibilities assigned by the General Manager, Africa or Global Chief Compliance Officer

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

📍Bachelor's degree in Law, Criminal Justice, or a related field 📍At least 7 years of experience in AML/CFT and compliance 📍At least 2 years of experience working in the FinTech, digital assets or payment services industry. 📍Experience building Nigerian compliance programs from the ground up 📍Experience managing and scaling a team 📍Extensive experience working with and presenting to regulators, auditors and bank partners