Senior Compliance Officer at Flex Finance

Flex Finance is Africa's leading Spend management and requisition platform that helps finance teams and business owners manage all company spending in one place. We combined robust payment infrastructure with spend management architecture and data-rich expense reports to revolutionize how African businesses track spending.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Compliance Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Job type: Full Time

Overview

• We are seeking an experienced and diligent Senior Compliance Officer to join our team in Nigeria. 
• This role is critical to ensuring that our operations comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies. 
• The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Nigerian regulatory environment and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in a compliance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee internal compliance frameworks in line with Nigerian laws and sector-specific regulations (e.g., CBN, NDIC, SEC, NITDA, etc.).
• Monitor day-to-day operations to identify compliance risks and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular internal audits and risk assessments.
• Liaise with regulators and external bodies on all compliance-related matters.
• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver compliance training and awareness sessions for staff.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and prepare periodic reports for executive management.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a compliance role, ideally within financial services, fin tech, banking, insurance, or similar regulated industries in Nigeria.
• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian laws and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• ​Professional certifications such as CAMS, CCEP, or equivalent are an added advantage.

Benefits

• A dynamic, innovative fin-tech environment
• Competitive salary & benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities for career growth and skill development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.