Head of Compliance (AML & CFT) at a Fintech and Cross-border Payments Company - TeamAce Limited

TeamAce Limited - Our client, a reputable company in the fintech and cross-border payments sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Compliance (AML & CFT)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• As the Head of Compliance (AML & CFT), you will be responsible for building, strengthening, and overseeing the organization’s compliance framework across Nigeria and international markets.
• You will lead all regulatory, AML/CFT, sanctions, and governance initiatives to ensure full alignment with global financial crime standards and local regulatory expectations.
• This role requires strong leadership, deep AML/CFT expertise, and the ability to design and scale compliance programs in a high-growth fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end compliance operations, including AML, CFT, sanctions, KYC/EDD, and fraud risk management
• Develop and implement a robust compliance program, policies, and internal control framework
• Serve as liaison with regulatory bodies (CBN, NFIU, EFCC, FIU, etc.) and ensure continuous regulatory alignment
• Oversee onboarding, due diligence, transaction monitoring, red flag identification, and STR/SAR reporting
• Provide compliance advisory for new products, partnerships, and market expansion.

Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field (Master’s degree is an advantage)
• 7 - 10 years’ AML/CFT compliance experience in fintech, banking, payments, or digital financial services
• Strong knowledge of local and international compliance frameworks (CBN, NFIU, FATF, OFAC, FinCEN, etc.)
• Professional certifications preferred: CAMS, ICA, CFE, CISI, or equivalent AML/CFT qualification
• Excellent analytical, documentation, communication, and leadership skills.

Salary
Open.

Application Closing Date
3rd January, 2026.