Chief Compliance Officer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is an investment bank based in Lagos, Nigeria. They provide debt and equity capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and finance advisory services to organisations in the public and private sectors.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Compliance Officer

Reference Number: 130-PEO01256
Location: Lagos
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Job Summary

• The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organisation operates within legal and regulatory boundaries, while maintaining high ethical standards.
• He/She will provide strategic leadership for the compliance function, develop and implement compliance policies, conduct risk assessments, and foster a culture of compliance. 

Requirements
The Ideal Candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• An MBA or relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage
• Professional membership with a relevant body or institution
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in financial services, 5 of which must be in a senior leadership role
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and industry regulations/standards
• Proven expertise in developing and implementing effective compliance programmes/policies as well as executing strategies to mitigate compliance risks
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and educate others on compliance matters
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Extensive experience in coordinating and participating in external compliance audits and reviews.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2023.