Legal & Regulatory Compliance Manager (Remote) at Busha Digital Limited

Busha was established in 2018 as a digital currency exchange platform where consumers and merchants can trade digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Busha has made efforts to be a trusted company in this domain and ensure that our platform is easy to use, accessible and user-friendly. Our focus is to use innovation and efficiency to build an open financial system. We look for a few things across all hires we make at Busha, regardless of role or team. We assess whether a candidate demonstrates our values: Clear Communication, Positive Energy, Efficient Execution, and Continuous Learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal & Regulatory Compliance Manager

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• This position develops and provides oversight of AML/CFT, Sanctions, Risk management and strategic compliance matters for the business.
• You would need to be able to operate in a fast-moving, fast-growing start-up with a strong culture of compliance.
• You will work with other cross-functional team members and will rely heavily on both qualitative and quantitative data to make informed decisions.
• Your duties may also include training new employees and maintaining open communication with other departments during your day.

Responsibilities

• Have and be able to develop a deep understanding of the rules and regulations governing each market in which we operate, including monitoring changes in regulatory developments.
• Manage the identification, communication and tracking of regulatory changes and analyze the impact of such changes. Report, monitor and implement policies ensuring the company meets its regulatory requirements.
• Prepare concise and clear reports on the level of risk and control effectiveness to key stakeholders regularly.
• Assess product, compliance or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Work with Risk & Compliance representatives to identify all related compliance requirements applicable to the business.
• Ensuring the company functions legally and ethically while meeting its business goals
• Assist with any relevant Compliance returns/ad hoc filings
• Document any technology changes and ensure the governance framework is followed
• Maintain and adapt the AML policies as new regulations come in and assist with relevant registrations.
• Developing compliance programmes, reviewing company policies, and advising Management on possible risks; and responsible for educating other staff members on compliance-related matters and assisting with compliance training for staff.
• Work experience in risk management is an added advantage.

Requirements
The ideal employee must have:

• A minimum educational qualification of a University Degree or a Higher National Diploma from a recognised tertiary institution, or professional qualification in the field of Law or any other relevant discipline.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience (financial technology experience) would be a preferred candidate. Brilliant oral and written communication skills.
• Highly analytical with strong attention to detail, diligent with keen attention to detail and a track record of seeing tasks/projects through to the conclusion.
• Able to demonstrate experience in independently managing, organise and prioritise multiple tasks, projects, responsibilities, and competing priorities for yourself and the team
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise.

The ideal employee must have:

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of the crypto industry.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.