Legal Compliance Officer at PayZeep Technologies

Payzeep provides a range of financial services to individuals, merchants, banks, and government agencies. Our services are designed to help businesses and organizations streamline their payment processing and collection operations, providing a convenient and secure way for customers to pay for goods and services.

PayZeep has positioned itself to solve these problems by providing innovative products and services to help address the challenges of financial inclusion, cost of financial service delivery, and financial literacy. We provide secure and efficient payment processing and collection services across all payment channels to help increase financial service depth and touch the lives of people even at the grassroot.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Legal Compliance Officer

Location: Abuja 

Job Description

• Develop, implement, and continuously enhance the Company's compliance framework, policies, and control systems
• Ensure all business processes and transactions comply with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
• Support corporate governance structures, including board reporting, statutory filings, and policy oversight.
• Monitor regulatory changes and ensure timely communication and implementation across the Company.
• Serve as primary interface with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external legal advisers.
• Oversee timely and accurate regulatory filings to prevent penalties and maintain compliance standing.
• Conduct ongoing compliance risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Implement risk-based internal controls and compliance testing mechanisms.
• Lead investigations of compliance breaches and recommend corrective action.
• Oversee periodic compliance audits and reviews across subsidiaries and business units.
• Ensure effective documentation, custodianship, and record‑keeping of compliance activities.
• Review and approve compliance-related documentation, processes, and workflows.
• Develop and deliver compliance training for employees on regulations such as AML, anti‑bribery, data protection, and financial crime.
• Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct throughout the Company.
• Oversee the monitoring, detection, investigation, and reporting of suspicious and fraudulent transactions.
• Ensure effective transaction monitoring and fraud detection controls are implemented and maintained.
• Review fraud alerts, escalation reports, and investigation outcomes.
• Coordinate timely filing of Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and other regulatory reports
• Liaise with regulators, law enforcement agencies, and financial intelligence units on fraud-related matters.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / BA in Law
• Must be Call-to-Bar
• Proven work experience as a Compliance Officer or similar role
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Documenting and reporting skills
• Relevant training and/or certifications as a Compliance Officer
• Knowledge of legal requirements and controls in areas such as Anti-Money Laundering.
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Integrity and professional ethics.
• Teamwork skills.

Remuneration
PayZeep offers a supportive and dynamic work environment with numerous benefits

• Competitive Compensations
• sation.5-day work week
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Opportunities for Growth and Development.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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