Legal Operations Associate (Regulatory & Compliance) at Nomba (Formerly Kudi)

Nomba - Launched in 2017 as "Kudi.ai", a chatbot that responds to financial requests on social apps, nomba has since evolved to empower independent businesses to act as neighborhood banks offering basic financial services such as cash withdrawal, transfer and bill payments to all Nigerians, especially those in underserved communities. Today we process more than $500m in payments monthly.

With a vision to enable economic prosperity by supercharging businesses to run efficiently and meet their goals, nomba is making it easier for businesses to accept payments, make payments and manage their operations. With over 250 employees and more than 150,000 businesses on our platform across the country, we are creating a distinct gateway into the digital economy by providing businesses with access to everyday tools that simplify payments and drive their growth. With these easy-to-use tools, businesses of all sizes can now accept, process and manage payments online and offline while optimizing their operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Operations Associate (Regulatory & Compliance)

Location: Lekki, Lagos

Job Description

• We are seeking a professional and highly analytical Legal Operations Associate who will join our team and focus on regulatory and corporate compliance for our company.
• As we venture into more business units and expand our product operations, we are unavoidably exposed to a lot more risks.
• To this end, you would be relied upon to ensure we are compliant with regulatory and corporate requirements that guide our industry to help mitigate these risks.
• To prosper in this role, you should be fluent in risk management and principles.

About the Role

• Implement and manage an effective corporate and regulatory compliance program.
• Develop and review company policies.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Carry out regular compliance audit on company procedures, practices, products, operations and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.
• Carrying out KYC due diligence and ensuring KYC metrics are adhered to.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection and privacy standards.
• Transaction monitoring and reporting.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies and government agencies.

About You

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of proven experience in a compliance officer role within the financial industry, preferably Fintech.
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and procedures.
• Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity. 
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.