Business Compliance Officer at Palmpay Limited

Palmpay Limited is a Pan-African fintech company currently operating in Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya and expanding to other markets in 2022. We’re reinventing the payments experience by making it easy and reliable for everyone to transfer money, pay bills and shop online.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Compliance Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a proactive Business Compliance Officer to join our team. 
• This role involves ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies while supporting business objectives. 
• You'll help maintain a culture of compliance through monitoring, risk assessment, training, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with local and international regulations (e.g., AML/CFT, data protection) and ensure company-wide compliance.
• Policy & Procedures: Assist in drafting and implementing compliance policies and programs.
• Risk Management: Conduct compliance risk assessments and recommend controls or mitigation actions.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Monitor transactions and operations for unusual activity. Prepare reports for management and regulators.
• Training: Promote compliance awareness by conducting training and offering guidance.
• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with legal, business, and technical teams; support during audits and inspections.
• Incident Handling: Investigate breaches, track resolutions, and maintain detailed records.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Business, Finance, or related field. Certifications (DCP, CAMS, ICA) are a plus.

Experience:

• 2–3+ years in compliance, risk, or regulatory roles within fintech or financial services.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of payment service regulations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Familiarity with compliance tools/software

Other:

• Independent, ethical, and team-oriented mindset with strong integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online