Compliance Analyst at Co-creation Hub (CcHUB)

CcHUB is Nigeria’s first open living lab and pre-incubation space being designed to be a multi-functional, multi-purpose space where work to catalyze creative social tech ventures take place. The HUB is a place for technologists, social entrepreneurs, government, tech companies, impact investors and hackers in and around Lagos to co-create new solutions to the many social problems in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Compliance Analyst

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description

• The Compliance Analyst will work as part of the team to ensure that compliance and policies and procedures follow best practice in terms of meeting legislative and regulatory requirements. 

Responsibilities
The candidate for this role will be responsible for:

• Preparation and Review of legal documents for investments.
• Evaluating business activities (e.g. investments) to assess compliance risk.
• Developing and implementing an effective legal compliance program
• Creating sound internal controls and monitor adherence to them
• Drafting  and revising company policies
• Monitoring compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
• Leading in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests
• Proactively auditing processes, practices and documents to identify weaknesses
• Perform risk assessments to understand risk level, significance, and scope.
• Highlighting or escalating areas of concern
• Ensuring that all findings are recorded and followed up with management so that issues can be rectified.
• Keeping up to date with, and understanding relevant laws and regulations
• Collaborating with external auditors and HR when needed
• Setting plans to manage a crisis or compliance violation
• Educating and training employees on regulations and industry practices.
• Addressing employee concerns or questions on legal compliance.
• Keeping abreast of internal standards and business goals
• Reviewing marketing materials, presentations, and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Performing various general administrative duties (such as file creation and maintenance of ongoing administrative projects).
• Any Other Adhoc responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications
Educational and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 - 3 years of experience as a Compliance Officer within an SEC-regulated entity
• Proven success in the risk management field.
• Strong working knowledge of industry legal requirements and controls (e.g. Anti-Money Laundering).
• Fluency in industry practices and professional standards.
• Track record of integrity and commitment to professional ethics.
• Strong business acumen.
• Excellent collaborative teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Professional certification (CCEP) a plus.

Role Competencies:

• Possess a strong constitution and conviction
• Must be ethical and principled
• Must proactive and intelligent
• Familiar with all phases of development and implementation of an effective legal compliance program.
• Possess strong critical thinking and attention to detail needed to evaluate business activities and assess compliance risk
• Solid understanding of what is needed to form critical plans to manage crisis events or compliance violations, should they ever occur
• Excellent written communication skills 

What We Offer

• Paid Time Off
• Healthcare Coverage
• A highly collaborative team environment that will support your professional and personal growth 
• Work alongside great talent
• A culture of learning and innovation
• Opportunities for career growth and training
• Interaction with industry leaders and forward-thinking people
• A chance to make a social difference
• Overall fun company

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.