Posted on Wed 27th Mar, 2024 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Cellulant is Africa’s no.1 company in the payments & transfers category - FIntech Awards 2016. We are a PPISP (Payment Platform Infrastructure Service Provider) regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and insured by Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Compliance
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
A pivotal position in ensuring regulatory adherence and ethical conduct across diverse jurisdictions within Cellulant.
Tasked with overseeing the Group’s compliance framework, playing a crucial role in shaping, and sustaining a culture of integrity.
High-Level Requirements:
Legal and Regulatory Acumen: In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations relevant to Cellulant.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute a forward-looking compliance strategy.
Leadership Excellence: Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse compliance team.
Communication Mastery: Good communication skills to convey complex compliance matters clearly to various stakeholders.
Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate and adapt to diverse regulatory environments and cultural nuances.
Ethical Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and the ability to instill these values across the organization.
Risk Management Expertise: Proficiency in identifying and mitigating compliance risks group wide.
Collaboration: Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners, including regulatory bodies.
Core Responsibilities
Group Compliance Oversight:
Develop and implement a robust compliance strategy that aligns with laws and regulations across multiple countries.
Ensure consistent compliance standards and practices, accounting for regional variations.
Regulatory Analysis and Adaptation:
Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscapes in various countries, analyzing their impact on the business.
Proactively adapt compliance policies and procedures to meet emerging regulatory requirements.
Risk Management:
Identify, assess, and manage compliance risks across diverse operational environments.
Design and implement risk mitigation strategies to safeguard the organization from regulatory pitfalls.
Leadership and Team Management:
Lead a cross-functional compliance team, fostering a culture of excellence and commitment to compliance standards.
Provide guidance and mentorship to regional compliance officers.
Stakeholder Communication:
Interface with regulatory authorities, ensuring transparent and effective communication.
Communicate compliance expectations and updates to executives, employees, and the Board of Directors.
Policy Development and Implementation:
Develop and update compliance policies and procedures, tailoring them to the unique requirements of each jurisdiction Cellulant operates in.
Oversee the effective implementation of compliance measures across the organization.
Training and Awareness:
Develop and execute comprehensive compliance training programs for employees across borders.
Foster a heightened awareness of compliance standards throughout the organization.
Monitoring and Auditing:
Establish a robust system for monitoring and auditing compliance activities.
Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to policies and regulatory requirements.
Crisis Management and Investigations:
Lead and coordinate responses to compliance issues, conducting internal investigations as necessary.
Implement crisis management plans to address and mitigate the impact of compliance incidents.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university. A master’s degree is a plus.
Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS), ICA Advanced Certificates or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), etc.
Skills:
Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
Legal and Regulatory Knowledge
Ethics and Integrity
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Excellent Interpersonal skills
Strategic Planning
Financial Crime Prevention
Policy Development and Implementation
Negotiation skills
Personal Attributes:
Integrity
Possess a strategic and forward-thinking mindset
Results-Driven
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Innovative Mindset
Collaborative Approach.
Must Have Experience:
Compliance Leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration.
Regulatory Engagement.
Strategic Compliance Management.
Crisis Management and Investigations.
Experience that will count in your favor:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience of related experience with at least 3 years’ experience leading a compliance team.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills